Section 1 . You will hear a phone enquiry of a car exhibition.

For questions from 1 to 7, fill in each gap

with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. Write your answers in the corresponding
numbered boxes.

Birmingham Exhibition
 Purpose of calling: (1)……………… purchasing tickets
 Open from July 1st to July 3rd
manufacturers
 The exhibition will showcase a wide range of (2)………………
test
 Some cars are available to observe and the others are available to (3)……………….
 The camera is prohibited to take into the museum, but every ticket includes one free
photo.
 Price of ticket: (4) £………….…110 (In advance)
Edgeword
 Transfer to Mark (5)…………….. (Box Office Manager)
 This year the exhibition will be held in (6)………………, not far from city center.
 For directions, visit www.directions.com
 Best way to contact: (7)………………
Your answers:
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.
Section 2. You will hear a novelist talking about her life and work. For question from 8 to 15, complete the
sentences with a word or a short phrase. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
Interview with a novelist
Laura explains that she studied (8) _______at university.
Laura followed a career as a (9) _______ for many years.
Laura says she found her job both satisfying and (10) _______
The first type of book which Laura attempted to write was a(n) (11) _______
Laura noticed that novels dealing with the (12) _______ were doing well.
Laura’s novel is about a man who believed he’d discovered a(n) (13) _______
Laura gives the example of (14) _______as a historical detail she needed to research.
When planning a novel, Laura concentrates on the (15) _______ first.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. broad B. load C. road D. boat
Question 2: A. cabbage B. couch C. coin D. ceiling
Question 3: A. desperate B. irritate C. grateful D. frustrate
Question 4: A. initiate B. substantial C. attention D. particular
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. novel B. village C. surprise D. physics
Question 2: A. interview B. concentrate C. comfortable D. technology
Question 3: A. informative B. preservative C. mandatory D. compulsory
Question 4: A. documentary B. contemporary C. complementary D. contradictory
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. ___________ the US superiority at that time, it was probable that any threatened US response would have
deterred the Soviet Union.
A. If B. Given C. Although D. Since
2. Probably no man had more effect on the daily lives of most people in the United States __________ .
A. as Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
B. rather than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
C. than did Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
D. more than Henry Ford, a pioneer in automobile production
3: William was as ________ as a cucumber when the harsh punishment was meted out to him by the judge.
A. cool B. cold C. placid D. impassive
Question 4: Opera singer Maria Calass was known for her _________, powerful voice.
A. intensity B. intensify C. intense D. intensely
Question 5: Psychological violence is so dangerous, __________ to unexpected consequences.
A. leading B. to lead C.led D. is led
Question 6: There is great disparity between the rich and _________ poor in India.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question7: You will have to _________ your holiday next week if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. take out D. take on
Question 8: The farmer’s crops ___________ seriously by floods last year .
A. ruined B. being ruined C. were ruined D. have ruined
9.He said my novel showed promise. He liked the style and the story-line, and he was ____ just to be kind.
A. get his b earings B. flex his muscles
C. pull his punches D. spread his wings
Question 10: People don’t like the way she shows off,_______?
A. don’t they B. do they C. does she D. doesn’t she
Question 11: His ________ of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. unfamiliarity B. carelessness C. disregard D. inattention
Question 12: When the baby woke up and cried, they _________ dinner in the kitchen.
A. is cooking B. was cooking C. were cooking D. cooked
Question 13: The music show last night left a deep __________ on all audience.
A. impression B. feeling C. influence D. fancy
Question 14: I will tell you the truth, ___________ .
A. until he reveal his secret to me B. When he revealed his secret to me
C. as soon as he reveals his secret to me D. After he had revealed his secret to me
Question 15: Most young people want to _________ an independent life without being influenced by anyone.
A. lay B. put C. lead D. bring
16.In these times of high unemployment everyone thought my giving up my job was ______ madness.
A. sheer B. steep C. high D. deep
Question 17: Making friends at the new job was easy as _________ for him.
A. cake B. candy C. pie D. ice
18. I have rarely seen such an impressive sight as a __________ of buffaloes roaming over the plains.
A. flock B. swarm C. pack D. herd
19. It is too late to do anything now. I’d rather___________ about it earlier.
A. be told B. tell C. being told D. have been told
20. The government stopped the local companies from importing fake milk powder ___________ of public
health.
A. in the interest B. to the best C. for the attention D. on the safe side
21. I have a monthly bank _________ sent to me, so that I know how much there is in my account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. balance D. cheque
22. Everything was at _________ when we arrived as they had only moved into the house the day before.
A. fits and starts B. safe and sound C. sixes and sevens D. song and dance
23. Jack felt he was being overlooked, which is why he ___________ back rudely when his manager finally
asked him what he thought.
A. answered B. responded C. replied D. uttered
24. I _______ the class meeting because there were many of my close friends there, but I was too busy.
A. would attend B. had attended C. would have attended D. attended
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 25: Mason invited his friend , Duong, to have dinner out that night and Duong accepted.
- Mason : “ Shall we eat out tonight ? “
- Duong : “_____________________”
A. That’s acceptable. B.That’s a great idea.
C. You are welcome. D. It’s kind of you to invite.
Question 26: Van is going shopping with her sister .
-Van : “ What do you think of fashion ? “
-Hanh: “_______________________ “
A. I am crazy about it. B. Of course the fashion show is excellent.
C. Well, it’s beyond my expectation. D. It’s none of my business.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 27: I didn’t think her comments were appropriate at that time.
A. unsuitable B. suitable C. incorrect D. comfortable
Question 28: He wasn't able to manage with the stresses and strains of the job.
A. cope B. succeed C. ask D. require
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 29: The International Organizations are going to work in a temporary way in that country.
A. permanent B. stable C. complicated D. difficult
Question 30: I’m sure they wanted us to stay for dinner. They received us with open arms.
A. welcome B. greet C. reject D. reply
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 1: All students in our school are always required to wash his hand before having lunch every day.
A. in B. are C. wash D. his
Question 2: The treatment for people addictive to tranquillizers includes training in stress

management and relaxation techniques.

A. treatment B. addictive C. includes D. relaxation
Question 3: He didn’t even close the door before he goes out yesterday.
A. didn’t B. close C. goes D. out
Complete the following sentences with the appropriate forms of the words in brackets.
1. When someone starts a new job, he may feel rather disoriented
…………. at the beginning. (OREINTATION)
2. Advertising is particular effective on people who are highly _____. (SUGGEST) suggestible: d b nh hng
3. The slight ……………. in his left hand was corrected by surgery. (FORM) deformity (n) s bin dng
 inexcusable (EXCUSE)
4. His rudeness is considered to be …………….
5. It is strongly advised that we drink something ……………. when driving. (ALCOHOL) non-alcoholic
I. VER TENSE
1. Sam (1. not receive) ………………..
hadn't received the parcel the last time I (2. speak) ………………..
spoke to him.
2. I (3. consider) ……………….. have changed
was considering buying a house but now I (4. change) ……………….. my mind.
found
3. I (5. find) …………………… it difficult to convince the ticket inspector that I (6. lose) …………………… had lost
my ticket.
4. Since I (7. pay) ……………………was paying tried
for our lunch, I (8. try) …………………… to attract the waiter’s
attention.
have hoped
5. I (9. hope) …………………… to meet you ever since I (10. read) …………………… read your first novel.
VII. Read the passage and choose the best answers.
Almost all governments in sub-Saharan Africa are faced with the problems of a growing human
population and limited financial resources. In this situation, many other topics are (1) ……… to be higher on
their list of priorities than the protection of the many species in danger of extinction. Nevertheless, much can be
done. South Africa is home to an astonishing array of wildlife, ranging from elephants and rhinoceros to
thousands of species of insects. Herds of animals that are (2) ……… for extinction elsewhere are free to roam
over 70,000 square kilometers of natures (3) ……… . Yet these areas only account for six percent of country so
that, increasingly, private land and farms are playing a (4) ……… role in conserving wild life. As a result,
some progress have been made. The black rhinoceros, numbering 100,000 only fifty years ago, was decimated
by the trade in its horn for medicines in Asia and ornamental (5) ……… for weapons in the Middle East but the
(6) ……… are that the trends towards the (7) ……… of the species has at least been halted, if not reserved. The
change has (8) ……… about largely because of greater co-operation between government and private agencies.
The law has been much more (9) ……… enforced. Poachers now face heavy (10) ……… and sentences of ten
years in prison. Those who live close to protected areas now feel they have a stake in the preservation of the
country’s wild life. This is an immense advantage in ensuring the survival of the species.
1. A. bound B. assured C. granted D. undoubted
2. A. directing B. going C. heading D. proceeding
3. A. enclosures B. folds C. parks D. reserves
4. A. chief B. main C. major D. superior
5. A. grips B. handles C. holds D. levers
6. A. signs B. signals C. marks D. symbols
7. A. abolition B. elimination C. Removal D. suppression
8. A. brought B. come C. gone D. turned
9. A. extremely B. firmly C. strictly D. strongly
10. A. amounts B. fees C. prices D. fines
Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
ever
Anyone who has (1) ___________ been to a yoga or meditation class will know the enormous benefits of
something as simple and natural as breathing. Inhale slowly and steadily, and you can relax your entire body.
each
Stop and focus on the flow of (2) ___________ breath you take in and out, and you can quieten and focus your
mind. In (3) ___________,
fact positive breathing will help you feel calmer, bring down your blood pressure and
increase your mental alertness and energy levels.
so
Yet, breathing is (4) ___________ instintive that most of the time we are hardly even aware of it. Of course,
that’s (5) ___________ why it is easy to develop bad habits and why many of us do not do it as well as we (6)
reason
exactly
___________. getting
But with a little practice, (7) ___________ it right can bring instant health benefits. These
include feeling more relaxed and being more mentally alert. You may also find that there’s an improvement in
some
(8) ___________ physical symptoms, such as bloating and stomach pains, dizziness, headaches, pins and
 needles and low energy.
Learning to breathe correctly can drammatically improve your wellbeing and quality of life. Most people think
that poor breathing (9) ___________
means that you don’t get enough oxygen, but it is actually the carbon dioxide
you are missing out (10) ___________.
on
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions
While watching sports on TV, the chances are children will see professional players cheating, having
tantrums, fighting, or abusing officials. In addition, it's highly likely that children will be aware of well-known
cases of sportspeople being caught using drugs to improve their performance. The danger of all this is that it
could give children the idea that winning is all that counts and you should win at all costs. Good behaviour and
fair play aren't the message that comes across. Instead, it looks as if cheating and bad behaviour are reasonable
ways of getting what you want. This message is further bolstered by the fact that some of these sportspeople
acquire enormous fame and wealth, making it seem they are being handsomely rewarded either despite or
because of their bad behaviour.
What can parents do about this? They can regard sport on television as an opportunity to discuss attitudes
and behaviour with their children. When watching sports together, if parents see a player swearing at the
referee, they can get the child's opinion on that behaviour and discuss whether a player's skill is more important
than their behaviour. Ask what the child thinks the player's contribution to the team is. Point out that no player
can win a team game on their own, so it's important for members to work well together.
Another thing to focus on is what the commentators say. Do they frown on bad behaviour from players,
think it's amusing or even consider it's a good thing? What about the officials? If they let players get away with
a clear foul, parents can discuss with children whether this is right and what effect it has on the game. Look too
at the reactions of coaches and managers. Do they accept losing with good grace or scowl and show a bad
attitude? Parents can use this to talk about attitudes to winning and losing and to remind children that both are
part of sport.
However, what children learn from watching sports is by no means all negative and parents should make
sure they accentuate too. They should emphasise to children the high reputation that well-behaved players
have, not just with their teammates but also with spectators and the media. They can focus on the contribution
made by such players during a game, discussing how valuable they are in the team. In the interviews after a
game, point out to a child that the well-behaved sportspeople don't gloat when they win or sulk when they lose.
And parents can stress how well these people conduct themselves in their personal lives and the good work they
do for others when not playing. In other words, parents should get their children to focus on the positive role
models, rather than the antics of the badly behaved but often more publicised players.
Question 1: Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. The Importance Of Team Spirit In Sport
B. The Influence Of Model Sportspeople On Children
C. Moral Lessons For Children From Watching Sports
D. Different Attitudes Toward Bad Behaviour In Sport
Question 2: The word "bolstered" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. inspired B. represented C. energised D. reinforced
Question 3: According to paragraph 1, misconduct exhibited by players may lead children to think that ______.
A. it is an acceptable way to win the game
B. it is necessary in almost any game
C. it brings about undesirable results
D. it is disadvantageous to all concerned
Question 4: The word "accentuate" in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ______.
A. highlight B. embolden C. consolidate D. actualise
Question 5: The word "They" in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. children B. spectators C. teammates D. parents
Question 6: Which of the following about sport is NOT TRUE in the passage?
A. Misconduct from sportspeople may go unpunished despite the presence of officials.
B. A well-behaved player enjoys a good reputation among his teammates, spectators and the media.
C. Reactions of coaches and managers when their teams lose a game may be of educational value.
D. Many sportspeople help others so as to project good images of themselves.
Question 7: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The media tend to turn the spotlight more on sportspeople's wrongdoings than on their good deeds.
B. The well-behaved players in a game invariably display desirable conducts when not playing.
C. Players with good attitudes make a greater contribution to their teams' budgets than others.
D. Well-mannered players sometimes display strong emotions after winning or losing a game.
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original
sentence. (0) has been done as an example.
1. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
→ They have _____________________________________________________________________.
been testing a new flu vaccine since the beginning of the year.
2. He told me that the reason for his poor exam performance was his illness.
→ He blamed ___________________________________________________________________.
his poor exam performance on his illness.
3. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match.
→ Such was _____________________________________________________________________.
the spectators' anger that they had to cancel the football match.
4. Jack reckoned that his success was due to his hard work and incredible luck.
→ Jack put ______________________________________________________________________.
his success down to his hard work and incredible luck.
5. The population of Bhutan has not expanded appreciably in the last decade.
→ There has been _________________________________________________________________.
no appreciable expansion of the population of Bhutan in the last decade.
Part 2: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a
way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. DO NOT change the form of the
given word. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. (0) has been done as
an example.
1. She was surprised when he suddenly asked her to marry him. (ABACK)
ask for her hand in marriage took her aback
→ His sudden ______________________________________________________________.
2. Josh made great contribution to his class but no one acknowledged his work. (CREDIT)
→ Josh wasn’t _________________________________________________
given any credit for making great contribution to his class.
3. My talent for programming made me a better candidate than all the other applicants. (EDGE)
→ My talent for programming ____________________________________the
gave me an edge over rest of the applicants.
4. You do not have to pay to use the pool facilities as long as you are a club member. (CHARGE)
→ The pool facilities ______________________________________as
are free of charge as long you are a club member.
5. Students who cheat will not be allowed to take the exam again. (BARRED)
→ Students who cheat __________________________________________
will be barred from taking the exam again.

Give sb credit for st/doing st: to say that so deserves , approval...

be free of charge: without having to pay
no holds barred: without limits and controls