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VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERISTYUNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES

COLLECTION OF TESTS

LEVEL A

- FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY -2011

ContentsCOLLECTION OF TESTS...............................................................................................1LEVEL A.......................................................................................................................1

SPEAKING TOPICS....................................................................................................1LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING..........................................................................2

PART 1.....................................................................................................................2PART 2.....................................................................................................................2

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING..........................................................................5PART l......................................................................................................................5PART 2.....................................................................................................................5

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING..........................................................................7PART 1.....................................................................................................................7PART 2.....................................................................................................................7

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING..........................................................................9PART l......................................................................................................................9

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING........................................................................10PART 1...................................................................................................................10PART 2...................................................................................................................10PART 2...................................................................................................................12

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING........................................................................13PART 1...................................................................................................................13PART 2...................................................................................................................13

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING........................................................................15PART 1...................................................................................................................15PART 2...................................................................................................................15

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING........................................................................17TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES.................................................................................17

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING........................................................................19PART 1...................................................................................................................19

PART 2...................................................................................................................20LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING........................................................................21

PART 1...................................................................................................................21PART 2...................................................................................................................22

READING TEST..........................................................................................................23PART 1 : READING COMPREHENSION.....................................................................23PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................24PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY..................................................................24

READING TEST..........................................................................................................25PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................25PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................26PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................26

READING TEST..........................................................................................................27PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................27PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................28PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................28

READING TEST..........................................................................................................29PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................29PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................30PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY..................................................................31

READING TEST..........................................................................................................31PART I: READING COMPREHENSION.......................................................................31PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................32PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................32

READING TEST..........................................................................................................33PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................33PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................34PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................34PART Is READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................35PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................36PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................37PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................37PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................38PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................38PART I: READING COMPREHENSION.......................................................................39PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................40PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................40PART 1: READING COMPREHENSION......................................................................41PART 2: CLOZE TEST..............................................................................................42PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR..................................................................43

SPEAKING TOPICS

1. What are the main reasons that students in our country study abroad?

2. What three things are most important for you in a job? Why?

3. Explain why you would or would not like to live in a big city.

4. What subjects do you especially enjoy (or avoid) discussing with your family?

5. People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health?

6. You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Why?

7. What three countries would you most like to visit? Why?

8. Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in?

9. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer?

10. How can you improve your English outside the classroom?

11. Which do you prefer? Traditional food or fast food such as hamburgers or pizzas?

12. What is your public transport like in your city? How do you think it could be improved?

13. Are cell phones popular in your country? Do you own one? If so, what do you use it for and why?

14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of city life and country life?

15. There has been large-scale migration from the countryside to the cities. Do you think it positive or negative?

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENINGTIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES

• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1Directions: You will a hear question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. Hi. I’m Dave.B. No, I’m not.C. How about you?2.A. The music was really good.B. Yes, I like it a lot.C. Do you think so?3.A. Yes, they are.B. She’s older.C. They’re younger.4.A. Yes, it is.B. No. It’s 555-1213.C. Yes, please.5.A. Let’s watch TV.B. Yes, we do.C. OK. Where do you want to go?6.A. I often play music.B. I never play basketball.C. I think so.7.A. They watch TV or DVDs.B. I usually read newspapers.C. Because they like it.8.A. I watch TV.B. Yes, lean.C. Hardly ever.9.A. Yes, I’ll wear my blue one.B. Yes, it’s very hot.C. I often wear a tie. 10.A. That’s a good idea.B. How about 6:30?C. It’s a little late. '

PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. What feature does the man mention?A. The woman’s height B. The woman’s ageC. The woman’s faceD. The woman’s hair

12. What warning does the man give the woman?A. She must use less electricity.B. She should relax more often.C. She should not use a computer every day.D. She should turn on the light.

13. Which sentence is true?A. The man and woman were classmatesB. The man and woman have met before.C. The man and woman have never met before.D. The woman wants to buy some shoes.

14. Why was the man late? A. He woke up late.B. He had car trouble.C. The traffic was bad.D. His watch was broken.

15. Why does the man think it is a good idea?A. The curtains will make the room look brighter.B. The room will be less stressful.C. Blue curtains are less expensive.D. The room will look bigger.

16. What does the woman remember?A. The man’s birthdayB. Where she left her carC. That her glasses are in her carD. That her keys are on her desk

17. What does the man want to do? A. Use the computerB. Break the computerC. Fix the computerD. Buy the computer

18. What is the problem?A. The man is sick.B. The ticket is too expensiveC. There are no more tickets.D. The man lost his ticket.

19. When does the woman need to be in the city centre?A. In half an hourB. In sixty minutesC. In two hoursD. In forty minutes

20. What does the woman want?A. Chinese foodB. A bookC. Some eggsD. Some milk

GOOD LUCK!

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENINGTIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES '

• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART lDirections: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. I like horror movies.B. I like silly situations.C. I don’t have a favorite actor.2.A. I like it a lot.B. He’s great.C. They’re not very good.3.A. I have dinner at 7:00.B. I usually have pasta.C. I read or watch TV.4.A. It’s across from the aquarium.B. They’re six and eight years old.C. It opens at 9:00.5.A. There’s a toy store near here.B. It’s next to the museum.C. I’m going to buy some toys.6.A. How about a DVD?B. It’s on March 6.C. He doesn’t like chocolate.7.A. No, I don’t like serving.B. I’d like a pizza, please.C. Yes, 1 worked in a café.8.A. Yes, I want to make a lot of money.B. Yes, I need the experience.C. No, you don’t have to volunteer.9.A. We fly beautiful kites.B. I don’t have any children.C. My favorite holiday is New Year. '10.A. Where is it?B. What’s it for?C. Sure.

PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. What time does the store open on Saturdays?A. Ten o'clock B. Nine o’clockC. Five o'clockD. Six o’clock12. What does the woman say about the gloves?

A. She wants a pair like them.B. She has a pair like themC. They are on the chairD. She doesn’t know where they are.13. What is Mary wearing?A. A black dress and a red jacketB. Red pantsC. A black suitD. A red dress and a black jacket14. What are the man and woman talking about?A. Making cookiesB. Going on a picnicC. Opening a restaurantD. Going on vacation15. Where is the man going?A. HomeB. New YorkC. To the bus terminalD. To the ferry16. How many people live in Peter’s house?A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four17. Why does the woman drink so much coffee?A. She really likes it.B. It helps her focus on her workC. It keeps her awake.D. She gets free coffee at work18. Why didn't the man see the woman?A. She was in a different room.B. She left before he arrivedC. She wasn't invited.D. She gets free coffee at work.19. What does the woman say about the bookstore?A. That it has a wide variety of books.B. That it is difficult to findC. That it is quite far away.D. That the man might not find the book he needs20. What is the man going to do after the A. Go homeB. Take a bathC. Go to the supermarketD. Clean the bathroom

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• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. How about the front row?B. Before the show starts.C. It's on the table.2.A. It is. I eat here often.B. I need a rest, too.C. It's not that late.3.A. It costs a hundred thirty dollars.B. The suit fits very well.C. There are two suits in the closet.4.A. I'll phone you tomorrow.B. I looked for the telephone.C. My secretary took the message.5.A. I'll have dinner about 6 P.M.B. We dined early yesterday.C. I always eat a big dinner.6.A. Yes, we came by jet.B. No, it has failed.C. Yes, it came an hour ago.7.A. It's at the end of the hall.B. There are five accountants.C. The accountant is on the phone.8.A. The class meets every day.B. There are about fifteen.C. My students have to learn English.9.A. The magazine is on the table.B. She read it last week.C. She only reads business magazines.10.A. Then I'll call him back another time.B. Yes, he works here. C. It's not a big office.PART 2Directions: You will hoar several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. He needs to callA. 214-2961B. 241-2961C. 241-6291D. 421-296112. The number isA. (202)555-2436B. (212) 553-4326C. (212)555-4236

D. (202)555-246313. They’re talking aboutA. hamburgerB. coffeeC. pizzaD. ice cream14. They’re talking aboutA. a hamburgerB. saladC. soupD. a hot dog15. She goes out for dinnerA. after workB. during the weekC. on weekendsD. every fortnight16. He visits relativesA. on weekendsB. on vacationC. on SundayD. on Friday 17. The man thinks the woman should buyA. a yellow sweaterB. a red sweaterC. an orange dressD. a yellow dress18. They’re talking aboutA. a TVB. a couchC. a bookshelfD. books19. The womanA. isn’t hungryB. is angryC. is lateD. is busy20. Now, it’sA. 7:00B. 7:50C. 8:15D. 7:15

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♦ There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART lDirections: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. Because I have to be at work at 6 A.M.B. I always get what I want.C. You had to leave early, didn’t you?2.A. I'm not getting thinner.B. I ate dinner at 7 P.M.C. No, I'd prefer a salad.3.A. I learned when I was young.B. I swim in the evening.C. I wondered how you learned.4.A. It's about 6 P.M.B. He moved here last August.C. It was a western film.5.A. I'm so happy to hear that.B. I’ve never been in love.C. I put it up above.6.A. She left at noon.B. The boat docked at 8 P.M.C. There was no one left.7.A. No, 1 was bom in a hospital.B. The barn is behind the house.C. No, I’m never bored at home.8.A. It’s usually at 6:30.B. We're having cold cereal and fruit.C. I'm hungry.9.A. He's six years of age.B. All the pages are white.C. There are about three hundred pages.


• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. The post office is closed.B. The stamps are in the' top drawer.C. The letter was not stamped.2.A. I took one of them.B. Four to five times an hour.C. I take a vacation twice a year.3.A. That cup is his.B. This is good coffee.C. Yes, I like coffee.4.A. Yes, actually we're early.B. No, I don’t have a watch.C. No, he came at 4:30.5.A. She's feeling better.B. I know only a few words.C. We love Chinese food.6.A. They're good students.B. Because it was a test.C. I was too tired to study.7.A. They're playing golf now.B. They plan to stay home tomorrowC. He said he’ll go the day after.8.A. She counted five tickets.B. I lost my ticket.C. It's on the ground floor.9.A. Around the corner.B. At noon.C. Beef and noodles.10. Which bus should we take?A. Take the number 14 bus.B. We took the first one.C. He should talk to us.PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. They’re talking aboutA. a book. B. a newspaper C. a movie.D. a song.12. The man likes A. to watch TV.

B. to read.C. to listen to music.D. to surf the web.13. The man drinks coffee. Next, he A. types a letter.B. goes to work.C. eats breakfast.D. reads the newspaper.14. The computer store isA. next to the movie theater.B. on the corner.C. around the comer from the movie theater.D. across the theater.15. The man thinksA. a sweater is too expensive.B. clothing is too personal. C. it’s not polite to give her boss a birthday present.D. clothing is practical.16. In China, clocks A. are a popular gift. B. bring good luck.C. are an lucky gift.D. are an unlucky gift.17. The woman wants a job as A. a childcare worker.B. a business intern. C. a tour guide.D. an office worker.18. During Carnaval, the man liked A. eating special food.B. watching fireworks.C. eating something sweet.D. wearing special clothes.19. The womanA. doesn’t want the glasses. B. already has the glasses.C. wants the glasses. D. never wears glasses.20. The people are talking about A. their jobs.B. their families.C. a folktale.D. their friends.

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A. I'll see that movie next month.B. I moved overseas.C. About four. I usually go once a week.PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. How much would 100 small envelopes cost? A. $45B. $50C. $70 D. $7512. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an officeB. At a sports centre C. At a railway stationD. In a department store13. What are the man and the woman doing? A. Parking a carB. Buying a car C. Looking for a friend D. Talking about space14. Why is the woman angry?A. She is always angry.B. She was late for an appointment. C. The man was late for their appointmentD. She lost her handbag.15. On what day does the conversation take place? A. Tuesday B. Wednesday C. ThursdayD. Friday16. How many sisters does John have? A. None B. Two C. ThreeD. Four17. What does Tom think is possible?A. Tom knows the woman’s brother. B. Tom’s brother knows the woman’s brother. C. Tom has a brother.D. The woman will become a doctor.18. What is the woman’s problem?A. She doesn’t want her shoes to get wet. B. She missed the bus. C. She doesn’t have an umbrella.D. She hates the rain.19. Why doesn’t the woman have any money? A. She has a lot of debts.B. Her wallet was stolen C. She forgot her wallet.D. She lost her wallet on the bus.20. What does the man say he will do?A. Ask his mother for some information B. Invite the woman to his mother houseC. Hold a dinner partyD. Buy a new sofa


• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. You should put the chair next to the table.B. The brown chair is very comfortable.C. We don't care any more.2.A. I stayed at the hotel.B. He said no rooms were available.C. The clerk filed the letters.3.A. I never eat fruit.B. Yes, 1 think he lives in New York.C. It looks very nice on you.4.A. He works at a travel agency.B. That's not very much time.C. I found a new job.5.A. Usually we can take one whenever we want.B. We bought coffee and bread.C. The coffeepot broke yesterday.6.A. We copied the photos.B. I turned it off when I finished.C. The photographer turned in the photos.7.A. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the library.B. The rooms are full of smoke.C. No one is in the room.8.A. Take the bag next to mine.B. There are two planes.C. You can take only one.9.A. You should go to bed earlier.B. You can keep it.C. Tonight's the last night.-10.A. None of us likes to travel.B. In big cities, we take the subway.C. It takes fourteen hours by plane. PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. How will the woman pay?A. With a money order.B. With a credit cardC. With cash.D. With a check12. What will the woman probably do?A. Turn off the air-conditioning.B. Open the windowC. Turn on the air-conditioning.D. Close the window13. What will the man do?

A. Buy a new machine.B. Fix the old machineC. Plug the machine in.D. User his coworker’s machine.14. What does the woman want to do?A. Look at the movie schedule.B. Borrow some paperC. Read the news.D. Buy a newspaper15. What will the woman probably buy?A. A sweater.B. A skirtC. A suit.D. A dress16. What is wrong with the car?A. It has broken glass.B. It has a flat tireC. It doesn't run fast.D. It’s out of gas17. What are the speakers talking about?A. A cake.B. Some steakC. A diet.D. The cook18. What is the problem with the restaurant? A. It doesn't look nice.B. It’s too far awayC. The service isn't good.D. The food is bad19. What are the speakers discussing?A. Airplane tickets.B. Movie ticketsC. A hotel reservation.D. Books20. What is the lecture about?A. How to speak in public.B. How to save moneyC. How to buy a house.D. How to live without a lot of money

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• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.

PART 1Directions:You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.A. It's six o'clock now.B. She'll be here any minute.C. She's combing her hair.2.A. The check is in the mail.B. It's next to the post office.C. The banquet is at the hotel.3.A. I'll leave after breakfast.B. I plan to retire next month.C. I've been working for ten years.4.A. That’s Maria talking to her mother. *B. It's my phone.C. I told everyone last week.5.A. All of us have gone once.B. It's cheaper than a taxi.C. We walk too much.6.A. I didn't find any mistakes.B. She types fast.C. It's classical music.7.A. About five of us ordered wine.B. Give me half a dozen, please.C. I made arrangements for fifty people.8.A. You were gone yesterday.B. I was home all day.C. I'm going tomorrow.9.A. I haven’t read the ones in French.B. I only read in the evening.C. Here are the books you must read.10.A. The day after tomorrow.B. She arrived yesterday.C. You'll never guess who called.PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or Dto each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. What do the speakers plan to do this Sunday?A. Watch a baseball game. B. See a movie.C. Go to a concert.D. Visit the capital.12. What will the man probably do? A. Buy a new rug.B. Buy new furniture. C. Paint the old furniture.D. Get another office.13. What is the woman going to do? A. Eat a pizza.B. Pick up her office C. Put things in order.

D. Make a delivery.14. What will the man probably have? A. Some ice cream.B. Some hot tea.C. Some cold cuts.D. Some iced tea.15. What form of transportation will the speakers use?A. Train.B. Walking.C. Bus.D. Cab.16. What are the speakers talking about? A. Going to the movies.B. A TV show. C. Eating dinner.D. A snowstorm.17. What is the problem with the hamburger? A. It doesn’t taste good.B. It's still in the kitchen. C. It's undercooked.D. It's burnt.18. What are the speakers talking about? A. Photocopy paper.B. Money.C. The newspaper.D. Furniture.19. What is the book about? A. Earning money.B. Managing your finances. C. Finding a job.D. Organizing your time.20. What are the speakers discussing? A. Going to work.B. Going to a party.C. Going out for dinner.D. Going out for a drink.

GOOD LUCK!

LEVEL A EXAMINATION IN LISTENING

TIME ALLOWED: 20 MINUTES• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1

Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1. A. The foreman will begin working tomorrow.* -B. The performance is too long.C. It always begins a few minutes late.2.A. The four of us will sit down.B. There are only two chairs.C. The table is round.3.A. Put on a sweater.B. He's not that old.C. I keep it in here.4.A. The weather will be fair all week.B. I can lend you some money.C. It isn't a long ride.5.A. We’re all eating in the cafeteria.B. No, it's not made of glass.C. The class is meeting in room 300.6.A. This is the, right department.B. His door is the one on the left.C. You must get a good view from there.7.A. It's on the bookcase.B. We want to hear the news.C. Because no one is ready.8.A. It's in the bottom drawer.B. She's drawing with a pen.C. There are about a dozen.9.A. I play golfín the morning.B. The course is two miles from here.C. Because it’s near the Gulf of Thailand. 10.A. It took, off on time.B. Take off that shirt now.C. We'll leave shortly.PART 2Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. When did the package arrive?A. This morning.B. Two days ago.C. Last Tuesday.D. On Friday.

12. How long ago did the speakers visit Paris?A. A month agoB. Two months agoC. A year agoD. Eight years ago13. When will Mark start his new job?A. This afternoonB. On Monday

C. In eight daysD. In two weeks14. How often does the woman travel to Tokyo?A. Once a monthB. Four times a monthC. Once a yearD. Four times a year.15. How soon will the contract be ready?A. By morningB. By this afternoonC. In three daysD. In nine days16. Who received a promotion?A. Only Pat.B. Only SamC. Both Sam and Jim.D. Sam, Jim and Pat17. What is Ms. Fujita's job?A. She's the director.B. She’s the accountant.C. She's the director's assistant.D. She's the accountant's assistant 18. Who is the man talking to?A. A waitressB. A grocery store clerkC. A friendD. A specialist19. Who left the telephone message?A. An accountantB. A painterC. A telephone operatorD. An office manager20. Whose office is at the end of the hall?A. Cindy’s boss’s officeB. Cindy’s officeC. John’s boss’s officeD. John’s office

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• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1Directions: You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.1.

A. I'm not hungry.B. It's about two blocks.C. Because it serves good food.2.A. I didn't sleep last night.B. The tire needs air.C. We're required to wear ties at work.3.A. We'll have to take the stairs.B. He hasn't spoken yet.C. Yes, there are eleven.4.A. T turned in my expense report yesterday.B. Yes, but it's really delicious.C. The waitress will bring you some water.5.A. My desk is by the door.B. The one by the window is Bob’s desk.C. I'll close the window. ~6.A. I was the last one here.B. I need a towel.C. Let's clean up the office first.7.A. It opens at 8 A.M.B. The door is open.C. The bank has a large clock.8.A. I always use this parking lot.D. Me too. I like to be outside.C. I don't go out when it's dark.9.A. Sue talks very fast.B. I'm late for a meeting. .C. They enjoy walking.10.A. It’s shallowB. We took the busC. Let’s take my carPART 2Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. How long ago did the man buy the telephone?A. A week agoB. Three weeks agoC. A year agoD. Five years ago12. When will the conference take place?A. This afternoonB. TomorrowC. On FridayD. Next month13. How often does Tim order office supplies?A. Every two daysB. Once a weekC. Every ten daysD. Once a month14. How soon will the car be ready?A. This afternoon

B. TomorrowC. The day after tomorrowD. On Friday15. How long has the woman been waiting?A. Ten minutesB. Fifteen minutesC. Thirty minutesD. Forty minutes16. What is the new accountant’s name?A. BillB. BodC. Mr. WilsonD. Mrs. Ortega17. What’s Frank’s profession?A. He is a lawyerB. He’s an economistC. He’s studentD. He’s a professor18. Who is in the hospital?A. MarshaB. JimC. LindaD. Jim’s wife19. Whose car is parked by the front door?A. Martin’s carB. Sandy’s carC. The secretary’s carD. The director’s car20. What is the woman’s job?A. She’s a bank tellerB. She’s a police officerC. She’s a bus driverD. She’s a mail carrier

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• There are two parts to the test.• You will hear each part twice.PART 1Directions:You will hear a question or statement spoken in English. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C On your ansvi'er sheet.1.

A. Not very, but I could eat.B. I've never been to Hungary.C. Because I haven't eaten.2.A. Yes, your wife called at noon.B. I had a massage.C. No one has seen us for ages.3.A. He hasn't grown up yet.B. It rained all morning.C. Because it's round.4.A. I'll take them with me.B. I'm too busy at work.C. I take public transportation.5.A. I think green's a good color.B. Because he painted it blue.C. He read the poster on the wall.6.A. He doesn't like cigars.B. We all like sugar with our coffee.C. Sugar's very sweet.7.A. The table is by the window.B. It's our new table.C. That newspaper belongs to me.8.A. No, we'll eat later.B. Yes, the mail is on your desk.C. Nobody came this morning.9.A. I'll pick her up at the airport.B. I already have my ticket.C. I think she looks the same. 10.A. You never work at night.B. Because my work is finished.C. I have to Finish this report.PART 2Directions: You will hear several conversations between two people. You are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question and mark it on the answer sheet.11. Why is the woman going to Hawaii? A. To spend her vacation.B. To buy new clothes. C. To attend a conference.D. To visit friends.12. Why did the woman arrive late? A. She was in an accident.B. She had a flat tire.C. She felt tired.D. She was waiting for someone.13. Why is the window closed?A. It's cool outside.B. The air-conditioning is on. C. The room isn't warm enough.D. The street is very noisy.14. Why doesn't the man want to take the elevator?A. The elevator is slow.B. They're going down.

C. It's late.D. He likes to wafk.15. Why does the woman suggest taking the subway?A. The office is closed.B. A car is too fast.C. Traffic is heavy.D. It's late.16. Why didn't the man eat lunch?A. He forgot to eat.B. He wasn't hungry. C. He got to the cafeteria too late.D. He didn't have time.17. Where will the speakers get together? A. Downstairs.B. At the park. C. At the office.D. At a cafe.18. Where are the speakers? A. At a train station.B. At a bus stop. C. At a swimming pool.D. At an airport.19. What does the man think of the bus? A. It’s inconvenient.B. It’s relaxing. C. It’s too expensive.D. It’s fast.20. What do the speakers say about Bob? A. His work is good.B. He’s improving.C. He talks too much.D. He’s isn’t doing a good job.

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READING TESTTIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES

PART 1 : READING COMPREHENSIONAnswer all the questions following the passage on the basis of what is stated in or implied in the passage. Record your answers on the answer sheet

I was the only person to get off the train at 4pm at Abisko in the Arctic Circle. The train disappeared into the night. I was alone, in the dark, with the temperature at minus 20, as cold as I'd expected it. At that point I thought about giving up this trip and wished I were on my way back home but the train had gone and I could see a hotel ahead.

The girl at reception gave me the key to a 'cabin' as the rest of the hotel was closed. I went back outside. I could see by the light from the hotel and found the cabin easily. My hands were frozen as I turned the key in the lock and pushed the door which refused to move. I pushed it harder. I was thinking of breaking a window to prevent myself from freezing to death when I took my hand off the handle and the door openedfgently towards me.

After recovering in the warmth of the cabin, which was actually very comfortable, I went outside again. I realized I wasn't completely alone as I saw car headlights on the road nearby. It was a clear evening full of red, green and blue light in the frozen air. It was so beautiful I wanted to write a poem about it but I had no paper. I could only spend ten minutes outside at a time so I went in and out of the cabin to watch the amazing Northern Lights. I only spent three days there. I was sorry I'd booked a ticket on the train to continue my journey so soon.

1. What is the writer trying to do?A. persuade other people to visit the Arctic CircleB. describe his own experiences in the Arctic CircleC. give advice on traveling to the Arctic CircleD. explain why he decided to go to the Arctic Circle

2. When he got off the train, the writer feltA. confused about what to do next.B. surprised at how cold it was.C. worried about finding a hotel.D. sorry he was not still on it.

3. What was the problem when the writer got to the cabin?A. He pushed the door instead of pulling it.B. The key didn't turn because of the frozen lock.C. He couldn't see what he was doing.D. He had to break a window to get in.

4. How did the writer spend the evening?A. He stayed inside the cabin and looked out at the stars.B. He tried to write about what he could see.C. He walked along the road towards a light.D. He went outside for short periods of time.

5. What did the writer put in his diary that day A. I'm sorry I came here as there's nothing to do in the dark.B. The best thing about being here is seeing the night sky.C. If 1 had a car, I could drive around and see more of tfcie area.D. It's a pity this is the only room the hotel could offer me.

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage.Recon d your choices, on the answer sheet .

Brave William Baldock, who is six years old, is a hero after helping his mother when she felldownstairs. William quickly rang (6)_____an ambulance when he discovered his mother had broken her leg. In spite of being frightening, he (7)____the emergency services what had happened and answered all the questions they asked him. He also telephoned his father (8)______work, and then his grandmother, to explain what he had (9)____.While waiting for (10)____people to come, William looked after his 18-month-old sister.When ambulance man Steve Lyn went to the house, he was amazed: “It’s (11)____that a youngboy of six knew the right number to (12)____, and was able to give us the correct information. (13)_____of William’s quick thinking, we were able to (14)______there immediately.”Mrs. Baldock left hospital yesterday, very (15)______to both William and the ambulance service.

6 A to B off c for D with7 A said B talked c spoke D told8 A in B at c on D by9 A done B made c acted D worked10 A these B every c each D this11 A pleased B line c clever D great12 A put B set c dial D hit13 A Since B because c As D Although14 A manage B find c get D reach15 A agreeable B happy c grateful D approving

PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYChoose the word(s) that best complete fs) the blanks in the following passage. Recorded your answers o n the answer sheet 16. Ambition, talent,_______desire are ingredients for success.

A. or B. never C. yet D. and

17. Bonnie has been married______Steve for two years.A. with B. at C. by D. to

18. If you_______a choice, which country would you visit?A. have B. had C. Have had D. will have

19. The student will have______tomorrow morning.A. a two-hour class B. two hours of classC. a class of two hours D. a two-hours class

20. Architecture is a profession_____has always interested me.A. which B. who C. in which D. whose

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PART 1: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Record your ch oices on the answer sheet

Many people like to give some of their time to help others. They want to help people with hardships or make the environment a better place. There are many kinds of volunteers: homemakers, businesspeople, teenagers, and children. One kind of volunteer, students, help people and learn at the same time.

Jane E. is an architecture student: She is learning how to design homes and buildings. Jane volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Millard and Linda Fuller started Habitat for Humanity in

1976. The organization builds houses for poor people. Poor people work with volunteers to build their own houses. Then they live in them. They do not have to pay for their houses. The organization likes any kind of volunteer, but an architecture student like Jane can help people and learn important skills at the same time.

Jack D. studies nursing: He is learning how to help doctors and take care of sick people.Jack volunteers at a public clinic in Mexico. The clinic gives health care to poor people. Jack travels from southern California to a small Mexican town with a group of doctors, nurses, and students. They help sick people. They do not get any pay for their work, but the work helps Jack prepare for his career, the job that he will have in the future. He is also learning Spanish. This will also help him in his future job.

Chris C. is an environmental science major. Environmental science students learn about environmental problems and ways to protect the environment. Last year, Chris volunteered with the Earth Restoration Service. ERS is an organization that improves the environment. They have projects all over the world. Chris worked with other volunteers to help restore the rain forest in Brazil. Chris learned a lot about Brazil and rain forest restoration with ERS. Her experience will help her in school and in her future job.

Volunteering is a great way for students to prepare for their future careers and help the world at the same time.

1. “Student Volunteers” is about__________.A. ways for students to learn about the environment and save the rain forestB. ways for homemakers, businesspeople, teenagers, and children to make the

environment a better placeC. ways for students to learn about their future jobs and help the world at the same

timeD. ways for students to help sick people and learn Spanish at the same time

2. Habitat for Humanity_____________.A. helps poor people build their own housesB. builds house for poor people and then charges them rentC. buys houses for poor peopleD. helps poor people sell their houses

3. Volunteers at a small clinic in Mexico___________.A. teach SpanishB. learn to be doctorsC. get paid for their workD. help sick people4. Rain forest restoration meansA. “working in the rain forest”B. “saving the rain forest”C. “volunteering in the rain forest”D. “studying the rain forest”5. What do environmental science students study? A. the history of Brazil B. volunteer organizationsC. environmental problemsD. the people of the rain forest

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record your choices on the answer sheet.

We are slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is(6) much smoke in the air that it is_____(7) to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example,_____ (8) gases from cars pollute the air so much that trafficpolicemen, have to______(9) oxygen masks.

We have cut down so_____(10) trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a______(11), farmers in parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia, there is too______(12) rice. Moreover, we do not take enough______(13) of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now! It is not enough to______(14) about the problem. We must' act now before it is too late to do______(15) about it. Join us now. Save the earth.

6. A. far B. very C. so D.such7. A. enjoyable B. unhealthy C. healthy D. pleasant8. A. sweet-smelling B. bad-smelling C. serious D. poisonous9. A. carry B. wear C. bring D. take10. A. little B. few C. much D. many11. A. result B. fact C. matter D: problem12. A. Few B. much C. little D. many13. A. consideration B. care C. attention D. time14. A. say - B. tell C. discuss D. talk15. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record your answers on the answer sheet.

16. My daughter is waiting _____ for the sixth Harry Potter book.A. excitingly B. excitedly C. excitement D. excite

17. I’ve look for my bag everywhere, but I still_______it.A. haven’t found B. have found C. findD. didn’t find

18. Water boils_______if there is a cover on the pan.A. most fast B. more fast C. as fast as D. faster

19. The static interference on the radio_____an air planeA. has caused B. was causing C. was caused by D. caused by

20. If there were life on Mars, such life forms______unable to survive on earthA. would be B. Are C. will be D. would

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PART 1: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Record your choices on the answer sheet

How much does it cost to live in your city or town? Is it expensive or inexpensive? There are many items to add up to determine the cost of living. The cost of living is the amount of money a person needs to live. This includes housing, food, local transportation, clothing, and entertainment. Every year, organizations study the cost of living in cities around the world. They decide which cities are the most expensive to live in.

According to one recent study, the top ten most expensive cities to live' in are in Asia and Europe. In Asia, they include Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, and Hong Kong. The most expensive

cities in Europe include Moscow, London, Oslo, Geneva, and Zurich. Geneva and Zurich are in Switzerland.

Every part of the world has expensive cities. San Juan, Puerto Rico is the most expensive city In Central America and the Caribbean. In the Middle East, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia are among the most expensive. In North America, the two most expensive cities are New York and Los Angeles. In South America, Lima, Peru and São Paulo, Brazil are at the top. Douala in Camaroon and Abidjian, Ivory Coast are two of the most expensive cities in Africa, and they are among the 30 most expensive cities in the world.

Expensive cities are not always wonderful cities. Some are crowded, dirty, unsafe, and have a high population density. Some are megacities. On the. other hand, some expensive cities are clean, safe, and have a low population density. Either way, you will pay more for transportation, housing, and other daily expenses in these cities. So if you live in an expensive city, make sure that you have a good job!

1. "The Cost of Living" is about______.A. housing and transportationB. the most expensive citiesC. Asia and EuropeD. local currency

2. According to the reading, the top ten most expensive cities in the world are In_______A. Asia and AfricaB. Africa and the CaribbeanC. North America and EuropeD. Asia and Europe

3. In Paragraph 3, the phrase among means that_________.A. they are in AfricaB. they are a part ofC. they are busyD. they are expensive

4. According to the reading, the country that doesn't have two expensive cities is_____A. the United StatesB. JapanC. BrazilD. Switzerland

5. What is the meaning of the phrase cost of living?A. things that are expensiveB. the money we need to livec. the money we earn from workD. the cost of the clothes webuy

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record your choices on the answer shee t .

Last week I phone one of my friends ‘Why don’t you______(6) to my house?’ he said ‘Wecan play some computer games, if you_______(7)’. ‘I don’t feel_____(8) doing that,’ I said.‘How about_______(9) fishing”. He wasn’t very_______(10) on the idea, so we decided to_________(11) to the cinema, although we didn’t know what was______(12). When we________(13) there, it was a science fiction film, and so we_________(14) our minds. We can’t________(15) that kind of film.

6. A. turn up B. come round C. cross overD. go past7. A. know B. can C. do D. like

8. A. for B. I’m C. like D. well9. A. the B. going C. a D. it10. A. interested B. much C. keen D. liking11. A. go B. pass C. see D. try12. A. on B. it C. there D. playing13. A.reached B. were C. saw D. got14. A. discussed B.changed C. made D. found15. A. like B. hate C. stand D. admire

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Recordanswers on the answer sheet.

16. Two people died in a car crash yesterday. They had just overtaken a lorry when the accident

A. happened B. had happened C. has happened D. was happened

17. We’d be happier if we so much work.A. don’t have B. didn’t have C. wouldn’t have D. won’t have.

18. The news is always so these days.A. depress B. depressing C. Depressed D. more depressed

19. If poisons like DDT to control insects, there will be serious environmentalrepercussion.

A. use B.used C. are used D.using

20. According to the experiment, light your body clock.A. is affected B.affected C. was affect D. affects

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READING TESTTIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUSES

PART 1: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Record your choice on the answer sheet

The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It was a small coffee shop that roasted its own coffee beans. The coffee shop's business did well, and by 1981 there were three more Starbucks stores in Seattle.

Things really began to change for the company in 1981. That year, Howard Schultz met the three men who ran Starbucks. Schultz worked in New York for a company that made kitchen equipment. He noticed that Starbucks ordered a large number of special coffee makers, and he was curious about the company. Schultz went to Seattle to see what

Starbucks did, and he liked what he saw. He wanted to become part of the company. In 1982, the original Starbucks owners hired Schultz as the company's head of marketing.

In 1983, Schultz traveled to Italy. The unique atmosphere of the espresso bars there caught his eyes. To Schultz it seemed that Italians spent their daily lives in three places: home, work, and coffee bars. His experience in Italy gave Schultz a new idea for Starbucks back in Seattle.

Schultz created an atmosphere for Starbucks coffee shops that was comfortable and casual, and customers everywhere seemed to like it. Between 1987 and 1992, Starbucks opened 150 new stores—and that was only the beginning. As a matter of fact, by the year 2000, three new Starbucks stores opened somewhere around the world every day!

Today, Starbucks has thousands of stores, including stores in twenty-six countries. One thing that helps make Starbucks succeed in cities outside the United ¿States is the way Starbucks works with local stores and restaurants. By working together with a store already in the city, Starbucks gains an understanding of customers in the citys This understanding helps Starbucks open stores in the right locations for their customers.

1. What is the main topic of the reading?A. how Starbucks has grownB. what Starbucks makesC. Starbucks’ customersD. how Starbucks makes its coffee

2. Which is true about Starbucks’ first ten years of business?A. It grew very quickly.B. It was run by Howard Schultz.C. It was a small company.D. It made special coffee makers.

3. Who is Howard Schultz?A. a coffee seller ffom New YorkB. an Italian coffee makerC. the man who changed the companyD. one of the original owners of the company

4. About how many new Starbucks opened in 1999?A. 3B. 150C. 300D. more than 1,000

5. What helps Starbucks succeed in places outside the United States?A. opened restaurants in just a few locations each yearB. only selling locally produced coffee beansC. working with other major coffee-making companiesD. learning about local custom&rs


I was______(6) by my uncle and aunt and______(7)on a small farm in Illinois. I think it was better_______(8) living in a city, because every day I ran around in the fresh air. Until I went to school,_______(9) I did was play on the farm all day. Both my aunt and my uncle worked with the animals, and although they worked very_______(10), they always explained interesting things to me. They didn’t have much money, but they______(ll)well with everyone, and we didn’t have_____(12)of the problems of living in the city. I always

felt______(13)on the farms. There was______(14) noise or population, and it was______(15)peaceful. That’s probably why I became a farmer.

6. A. lived up to B. taken after C. grown up D. brought up7. A. grew up B. joined in C. turned up D. put off8. A. as B. more C. than D. the9. A. every B.each C. none D. all10. A hardly B. harder C. hard D. hardest11. A. dropped in B. got along C. kept up D. dealt with12. A. much B.none C. no D. any13. A. happily B. a happy C. happy D. the happy14. A. any B. no C. none of D. not15. A. too B. much C. really D. as

PART 3: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record your choice answers on the answer sheet.

16. I’m tired. I’d rather________out this evening.A. not going B. not to go C. not go D. I don’t go

17. We are a little late______ the play begun. A. has just B.just C. is just D. had just

18. The visitors _______all the different ways of making brandy. A. had shown B. were shown C. showed D. has shown

19.I hurt my foot _______I was playing football. A. What B. during C. where D. while

20.1 am very_______of reading.A. fond B. like C. love D. hate

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READING TESTTIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUSES

PART I: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Record your choice on the answer sheet

My name's Jade, I’m fifteen and an only child living with my parents in Porchester. I've always got on very well with them and I've always felt happy at home.

Last autumn my cousin Bettina came to live our house. She's nineteen, and very pretty and funny. She's staying with us while she's a student at the university in Porchester. At first, I was very pleased to have another teenager in our house, because most of my friends don't live near me, but recently my feelings have changed. I have lots of homework because I'm studying for school exams, but I have to clean my room and help with the washing-up.

Bettina doesn’t have exams this year so she doesn't have to work so hard. She has more money than me. She earns a bit because my dad helped her get a part-time job, and because it's at the local leisure centre she doesn't pay the full price for tickets to see films there or go bowling with her friends. And although she doesn't pay rent to my parents they don't make her help in the house like I have to. When I mentioned this to my parents they reminded me that we have to be kind to Bettina because her dad hasn't been well for a long time. I agree with that but there is a problem: I know Bettina tells lies to my parents. Last week, she told my dad that she was going to the library but she went to meet her boyfriend. Two days ago she asked my mum to lend her some money. She said she needed to buy some books, but I think she spent it all on CDs.

I asked my parents if they knew what she had done, but they didn't believe me. They said I was jealous of her and refused to listen to me. I'd like to know what I should do now.

1. What is Jade trying to do?A. describe her older cousinB. explain why she has problems with school workC. say why she doesn't like being an only childD. explain a problem she has at home

2. When Bettina arrived, how did Jade feel?A. She was jealous of Bettina's good looks.B. She hoped Bettina could help her with homework.C. She was happy to have her to stay.D. She wanted Bettina to meet her friends.

3. What does the writer say about Bettina's job?A. She earns a lot of money.B. She gets cheap tickets because of it.C. She hasn’t told Jade’s parents about it.D. She works when she should be studying.

4. Jade’s parents asked her to rememberA. that Bettina's family has problems.B. that she isn't as old as Bettina.C. that Bettina has many responsibilities.D. that Jade's father is ill.

5. Which of these things did Jade say to her parents?A. I want to get a job so that I can earn money like Bettina.B. It’s not fair that I have to help in the house and Bettina doesn’t.C. Bettina’s father should pay you more for her accommodation.D. Bettina gets cheap cinema tickets her friends but not for me.

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that best complete(s)the blanks in the following passage. Record your choices on the answer sheet.

The Amazon______(6) the second longest river in the world today. It carries more water than_________(7) other river.The Amazon starts_________(8) centre of Peru and travels across Brazil___________(9) about four thousand kilometres.______(10) the river gets to the end of its long journey, it opens into the Atlantic Ocean. At_________(11), it is eighty kilometres wide. Brazil, with a third of the world's rainforest, has fifty-five thousand kinds of flowering plant. Half of these are _________ (12) found in the Brazilian Amazon._________(13) is possible that many of these plants could______(14) important medicines. This is perhaps why many people today_________(15) to help protect this special area of the world.

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage.Record y our

answers on the answer sheet.

16. What time______on television?A. is news B. are the news C. are news D. is the news

17. Lawmakers are considering banning both beer________wine commercials from TV.A. and B. or C. also D. than

18. Last year we went to New York and we________at the Plaza Hotel for two weeks.A. used to stay B. were staying C. have stayed D. stayed

19. Energetic, ambitious people often_________more hours in a day.A. needing B. need C. needed D. are needing

20. Thanks for helping me. I’ll do the same for you in__________sometime.A. grateful B. favor C. appreciate D. return

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PART 1: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Record your choice on the answer sheet

Can you imagine a world without words? That main way that we communicate with each other is by using words. We can communicate either by speaking and listening, or by writing and reading. With words we can give and receive information, ideas, orders and instructions.

People have used writing to communicate for about 7,000 years. At first, they used to draw simple pictures to represent objects, such as people and animals. Then people started to put pictures together to represent something more difficult, like a sentence.T

he next step in the development of writing was to use symbols or signs. These symbols represented the sounds of words and not their meanings.

Finally, the alphabet from which modem English comes was invented in about 1500 BC. The people who invented the alphabet used a set of symbols to represent the sounds of a language. A circle represented the sound “O”. This symbol is still used for the same sound today. Many languages are written with letters of an alphabet, including Vietnamese.

1. People communicate with each other usingA. informationB. booksC. instructionsD. words

2. The first kind of writing used simple ;A. objectsB. peopleC. animalsD. pictures

3. In this kind of writing, the pictures representedA. objectsB. soundsC. sentencesD. languages

4. A later form of writing used symbols to representA. meaningsB. soundsC. wordsD. pictures

5. An alphabet is a set of letters that represent the different sounds of aA. symbolB. wordC. languageD. letter


Nowadays there are many good reasons for using bicycles _______(6) cars to travel in cities._______(7), bicycles are_________(8) quiet and clean,________(9) are easy to park.__________(10),using a bicycle__________(11) keeps people healthy. However, city centers must_______(12)have bike lanes_______(13) ban cars completely. Some large cities,_____(4) Amsterdam inthe Netherlands, are already organized in this way._______(15), a combination of the use of bicycles with very cheap or free public transportation solves the makes the city a more pleasant place.

6. A. but B. except for C. instead of D. such as7. A. As well B. First of all C. In fact D. Personally8. A. both B. And C. too D. as well9. A, also B. For C. expect D. and10. A.and B. Yet C. While D. second11. A.and B. Both C. also D. too12. A. in conclusion B. Either C. besides this D. both13. A. such as B. Yet C. also D. or14. A. such as B. as well C. in my view D. while15. A. personallyB. Finally C. for example D. actually

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage.Record y our answers on the answer sheet.

16. The little girl spent half an hour________her lesson.A. to write B. writing C.write D. wrote

17. Although the couch looks________, it is extremely hard.A. comfortable B. comfortably C. comfortableness D. comfort

18. Jack and Nancy __________to the theatre twice so far this month.A. are going B.are C. have been D. were

19.__________the lawyer’s opinion, the case should not go to trial.A. By B. In C. With D. On

20. Although we sent out invitations, we have no idea______coming to the party.A. who are B. whom is C. who is D. Whose is

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TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES

PART Is READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Reco rd your choices on the answer sheet

Although the British and the Americans have many things in common, including, of course, the English language, they also do many things differently. This is especially true of their eating habits.

Unlike many Asians, who use chopsticks, And Indians, who use their fingers, most Westerners use a knife and fork to eat their food with. In fact, the knife and fork are used by a very small percentage of the world’s population. So, why do Western countries use a knife and fork? One reason may be because there is a lot of meat in the normal Western diet. Of course, it is possible to eat a piece of beef with the fingers, but there is the risk of getting burnt. Also, eating a big piece of meat with chopsticks is, to say the least, difficult.

In Europe, it is traditional to hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand throughout the meal. In America, however, people only use a knife and fork together at the

beginning of a meal. They first cut up their food into small pieces, using the knife with their right hand. Then they put the knife down, transfer the fork to the right hand and finish the meal using only the fork.

It is not known why Americans do this with their knives and forks. One suggestion is that it is done for practical reasons. The fork, rather than the knife, is the most-used piece of cutlery. Since most people are right-handed, it is sensible to keep the fork in the hand that can use it most efficiently-the right hand.

1. Knives and forks are used by__________A. Asians and Indians to eat with.B. people who have no fingers.C. most people in the world.D. only a small percentage of people.

2. Westerners use a knife and fork to eat with because____________A. they don’t know to use chopsticks or their fingers.B. they like to use both hands while they are eating.C. it is a safer and easier way to eat large pieces of hot food.D. they like to keep one hand free while they are eating.

3. Europeans________A. hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand.B. dislike using a knife and fork to eat food with.C. change the knife and fork around in the middle of a meal.D. prefer to eat with just a knife, and not a fork.

4. What do Americans do at the beginning of a meal?A. They cut their food up and use a small knife to eat with.B. They use the knife in the left hand and the fork in their right.C. They cut up their food with the fork then eat it with the fork.D. They cut up their food and eat it all with just a fork.

5. Many Americans use just their fork to eat food with because________A. it is easier to use a right-handed fork than a left-handed one.B. they don’t like using their hand to eat with.C. they are scared of cutting themselves with the knife.D. it is easier for right-handed people to eat with a fork in their right hand.


Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we knowit today only began to be (6)______about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (7)_____have allowed more people to travel longer (8)_______into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort.Many campers like to be (9)_______themselves in quiet areas, so they (10)______their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to the public or privately-owned campsite (11)______has up-to-date facilities,(12)______hot showers and swimming pools.Whether campers are (13)_____in the mountains or on a busy site, they should rememberto (14)______the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keepfood hidden to avoid attracting (15)_______animals.

6 A. famous B. popular C. favorite D. current7 A. tools B. baggage C. equipment D. property8 A. ways B. directions C. voyages D.distance9 A. on B. By C. at D. ofto A. take B. make C. pick D. do

11 A. where B. who C. which D. when12 A.such B. like C. as D. just13 A. lonely B. single C. separate D. alone14 A. remain B. stay C. leave D. let15 A. wild B. natural C. loose D. free

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage.Record your answers on the answer sheet .

16. It was really kind_______you to help my friends get over the problem last night.A. from B. in C. On D. of

17.__________off the computer when you have finished.A.Turn B. Turns C. Turning D. Turned

18. "Have you ever been to Italy?" "Yes, I______there last August."A. had been B. went C. Have been D. were

19.A cold wind_________for the last three days.A. was blowing B. blows C. is blown D. is blowing

20. Living here at the top of the mountain must be very .A. sole B. alone C. only D. lonely

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PART 1: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Record your choice on the answers sheet

Man discovered fire many thousand years ago. The first time he saw fire was probably when a tree was stuck by the lighting. He soon learned how to make fire for himself, however. Man properly made his first fires by rubbing two sticks together. Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food. He used fire to frighten away enemies and animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal messages. Red Indians for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries people lit fires to warn their friends of danger. Fire was also used to give light. Before the invention of the oil lamp, man used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered as and electricity, he hung small fires in hanging baskets to light the streets.Once man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly twelve hours to bum. Then he marked this candle in twelve even parts. He lit the candle and could tell the time by counting the number parts left of the burning candle. But the candle did not always work well. If there was a quickly.

1. Man probably first made fire_______.

A. from a tree stuck by lightening B. by rubbing two ticks togetherC. from baskets hung on postD. from a candle

2. Man probably first used fire__________A. to tell the time B. to send signalsC. to keep warm at nightsD. to light the streets

3. Fire was used by Red Indians________A. to make gas and electricity B. to burn down treesC. to lighten away enemiesD. to send messages

4. The first street lights were_______.A. large bonfires B. candlesC. burning treesD. small fire in hanging baskets

5. The candle clock bums for_________.A. one hour B. a dayC. 12 hoursD. 12 days

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record y our choices on the answer sheet.

The Amazon is the second________(6) river in the world today. It carries more water than______(7) other river. The Amazon starts________(8) the centre of Peru and travels across Brazil _________(9)about four thousand kilometers.________(10) the river gets to the end of__________(11) long journey, it opens into the Atlantic Ocean. At________(12) point, it is eighty kilometers wide. Brazil, with the third of the world’s rainforest, has fifty-five thousands kinds of flowering plant. Half of these are_______(13) found in the Brazilian Amazon.________(14) is possible that many of these plants could become important medicines. This is perhaps why many people today ________(15) to help protect this special area of the world.6. A. longest B. longer C. long D. the longer7. A. all B. each C. any D.every8. A. to B. on C. in D. at9. A. during B. up C. from D. for10. A. What B. When C. How D. Although11. A. its B. it C. their D. theirs12. A. this B. a C. their D. its13. A. nearly B. only C. once D. almost14. A.There B. One C. That D. It15. A. want B. wants C. wanting D. wanted

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record your answers on the answer sheet,

16. Ms. Kim is studying Russian _______she can communicate with her new father-in-law.A. so that B. because C. although D. then

17. Susan often_________her car to school last semester.A. got on B. went with C. rode D. drove

18. Please report_______the engineering department.A. directly B. to C. forward D. aside

19. The telephone lines of the United States are____than those of any country in the world.A. longer B. longest C. long D. longs

20. James is the only one who______the scholarship.A. received B. gifted C. lent D. borrowed

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Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, in 1503. He was working on a special painting for a church at the time, but it was not going well. The woman who can be seen in the Mona Lisa is said to be Madonna Lisa del Giocondo. She was the wife of an Italian businessman who asked da Vinci to paint a portrait of her.After da Vinci finished the painting in 1506 he was invited by the French King, Francois I, to visit France, and he took the painting with him. Today the Mona Lisa is kept in the Louvre, an art museum in Paris, and it is seen by about six million visitors a year.The painting measures only 77 centimeters by 53 centimeters and is painted with oil on wood. In 191!, it was stolen by a worker at the Louvre, Vincenzo Peruggia, who took it out of the museum by hiding it under his coat. Two years later police found the painting under Peruggia's bed after he triedto sell it.In 1962, the Mona Lisa was taken to Washington and New York for an exhibition. For the journey, it was insured’ for 100 million dollars, making it the most valuable painting ever!

1 What is the best title for this passage?A. Leonardo da Vinci—an Interesting PainterB. The Louvre—a Famous French Art Museum

C. Vincenzo Peruggia—the Man Who Stole the Mona LisaD. The Mona Lisa—the Most Valuable Painting of All Time

2. When did Leonardo da Vinci finish painting the Mona Lisa?A. 1503B. 1911C. 1506D. 1962

3. Who is Madonna Lisa del Giocondo said to be?A. the painter of the Mona LisaB. the woman in the paintingC. the wife of the French kingD. the woman who asked da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa.

4. Why did da Vinci go to France?A. to visit die LouvreB. to paint the Mona LisaC. He was invited by Francois I.D. He was invited by Madonna Lisa Del Giocondo

5. What sentence about Vincenzo Peruggia is not true?A. He worked in an art museum.B. He stole the Mona Lisa.C. He sold the painting.D. He hid the painting under his bed.

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that b'est complete(s)the blanks in the following passage. Record y our Choices on the answer sheetNowadays lots of people drive to large supermarket_____________(6)their shopping. These supermarkets have________(7), so you can buy several_________(8) of shopping. You can fill your__________(9), and then push it to your car. Some people prefer to use_________(10) shops. These small shops are usually more_________(11) than supermarkets. Some towns have an open air (12) in the centre, where you can buy_________(13) fruit and________(14), but you have to________(15) your shopping home.

6. A. make B. take C. have D. do7. A. cars B. car-parks C. places D.roads8. A. bags B.shops C. customers D. bargains9. A. pocket B. Bag C. trolley D. wallet10. A. sale B. local C. centre D. various11. A. cheaper B. often C. parking D. expensive12. A. place B. sale C. square D. market13. A.cheap B. the C. there D. a14. A. fishes B. meats C. vegetables D. green15. A. walk B. carry C. manage D. with

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s)the blanks in the following passage. Record y our on the answer sheet.

16. Mr. Kwok cooks continental cuisine__________as the best cooks in Europe.A. as good B. as better C. better D. as well

17. Vegetables are excellent source ________vitamins.A. of B. has C. where D. that

18. The mountain climber died because she didn’t her rope correctly.

A. tie B. wrestling C. murder D. come together

19. It was Halloween, so there were many noises in the neighborhood.A. fright B. having fright C. frightenedD. frightening

20. If Maria_______, tell her I will call her back as soon as I return.A. calls B. called C. will call D. is going to call

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PART 1: READING COMPREHENSIONRead the text and choose the best answers. Rec ord your choice on the answer sheet

Popular breakfast foods in the United States, as in many other countries around the world include coffee, milk, juice, eggs, and bread. Some other breakfast items served in the United States are thought by many to be traditionally American. However, they actually come from other cultures.

A very popular breakfast food in America is the pancake—a thin, flat cake made out of flour ! and often served with maple syrup. The idea of the pancake is very old. In fact, pancakes were made long ago in ancient China.

Bagels, around thick bread with a hole in the middle, are also popular for breakfast in America. Polish in the late 1600s came up with the idea for the first bagels and this new kind of bread soon took off across Eastern Europe.

In the late 1800s, thousands of Jews1 from Eastern Europe traveled to the United States and brought the recipe for bagels with them. Today, New York bagels are said to be the best in the world. Many people have them with cream cheese for breakfast on the go.

Doughnuts (usually spelled "donut" in the United States) came from France. They were served to American soldiers in France during World War I. After the war, American soldiers asked cooks in the United States to make doughnuts for them. Now, served with coffee, they are a very popular breakfast food across the United States.

1. This reading is mainly about_______.

A. famous places to eat breakfast B. why people in the United States eat breakfastC. the most popular types of pancakes in the United States.D. the history of popular breakfast foods in the United States

2. The oldest breakfast food in the passage is_______.A. the pancakeB. the doughnutC. the bagelD. the passage doesn't say3. Which sentence is true for both bagels and donuts?A. They both came from Europe.B. They are both easy to make.C. They are both sweet.D. People in New York make them best.4. Who brought bagels to America?A. Polish peopleB. Jewish peopleC. Chinese peopleD. American soldiers5. Who served donuts to American soldiers during World War I?A. French peopleB. Jewish peopleC. other American soldiersD. cooks from the United States

PART 2: CLOZE TESTChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage. Record your choices on the answer sheet.They start in the North-west, but lie only a (6)_____hundred,miles from the centre in moresouthern areas. Although the Rockies are smaller (7) ________the Alps, they are no lesswonderful.There are many roads across the Rockies, (8)________the best way to see them is to (9)_______by train. You start from Vancouver, (10)_______most attractive of Canada’s big cities. Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the mountains, this city ________(11) itsresidents to ski on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (12)________. Thirty passengers trains a day usedj, to (13) _________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, (14) _________is fun, but travel through some of the best (15)________at night.

6 A. many B. lot C. few D. couple7 A. from B. to C. as D. than8 A. but B. because C. unless D. since9 A. drive B. travel C. ride D. pass10 A. a B. one C. the D. its11 A. lets B. allows C. offer D. gives12 A. centre B. circle C. middle D. heart13 A. leave B. get C. take D. set14 A. when B. which C. who D. where15 A. scenery B. view C. site D. beauty

PART 3: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMARChoose the word(s) that best complete(s) the blanks in the following passage.Record your choice answers on the answer sheet.

16. One of the_________inventions of the century was the holograph.A. cleverest than B. cleverer C. more clever D. most clever

17. The bodybuilder________tossed the child into the air.A. easily B. easy C. ease D. eased

18. Although the mission was to be kept a secret, it to the press.A. reveals B. revealed C. was revealed D. reveal

19.in her notebook,__________has written herself a short note.A. her B.her one C.hers D. she

20. The moment the curtain fell, the audience rushed__________the steps.A. up B. through C. out D. on

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