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SECTION 1: LISTENING

Question 1- 5

Listen to the conversation and complete the notes below, using NO MORE THAN THREEWORDS in each space.

Napoleon was born in 1769 on the island of Corsia. When he was ten, his father sent him to a

(1)______ school. Napoleon w8as not a brilliant student but he excelled in (2)______ and military

service. When he was 16 years old, he joined the French army. His military brought him fame, power

and riches. He became a (3)______ when he was only 24 and a few years later he became (4)______ of

France. His coronation ceremony was at Notre Dame on (5)______ Napoleon won many military

victories because his soldiers were ready to die for him. He was a great military leader.

Question 6-10

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing:

T for a statement which is true ; F for a statement which is false ; N if the information is not given

6. Napoleon controlled all of Europe at one time

7. Austria and Russia fought fiercely against Napoleon, but England did not

8. Napoleon lost most of his soldiers when he attacked England

9. Napoleon died before he reached the age of fifty-two

10. He was married when he was very young.

SECTION 2: VOCABULARYQuestion 11-20: Choose the word or phrase that is the best synonym for the underlined word in

each sentence. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

11. Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily

support.

A. entrance B. change C. inner part D. test

12. His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

A. ossified B. showy C. large D. expensive

13. Id rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods

A. conveniences B. friends C. expenses D. sports

14. He inherited a lucrative business from his father.

A. lucid B. wealthy C. losing D. profitable

15. A domineering husband, he is the stereotype of a male chauvinist.

A. musician B. fixed conception C. disagreeable type D. opposite

16. The hurricane caused great havoc in the islands.

A. winds B. treatment C. destruction D. immersion

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Name:.....................................

Class: ....................................

English Test for gifted studentsgrade 12 th

( Time allowed: 120 minutes)

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17. It is said that you can intimidate your enemies by speaking in a low voice and carrying a big stick.

A. frighten B. attack C. harass D. make peace with

18. A computer may be used in the math classroom to implement the lesson.

A. implant B. learn C. entreat D. carry out

19. Studying vocabulary can be an irksome task.

A. easy B. pleasant C. tedious D. irate

20. The passengers on the boat were mesmerized by the motion of the sea.

A. paralyzed B. hypnotized C. nauseated D. voiced

Question 21-30: Give the correct form if the words in brackets.

Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a

(21.thunder).. Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (22.rain). So when Jack

suggested we should go to a museum, we all agreed immediately. As we had been (23. shop)all

morning we were now feeling very tired, it would be a (24. pleasant)...to sit down. We took a

bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were beginning to fall.The museum was quite (25.desert)and very peaceful. We sat down in the main hall and listened to

the rain (26. beat).against the windows.

Suddenly, there was a great (27. disturb)..at the (28. enter) a large party of schoolboys

were (29. lead) in by a teacher. The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to

punish them, but they did not pay the (30.slight). attention

Question 31-40: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body. In this century, thirteen

vitamins have been (31)

A lack of any vitamins in a persons body can cause illness. In some cases, an excess of vitamins can

also (32)to illness. For example, sailors in the past were prone to (33)from scurvy

that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C. It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and

skin rashes. Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables. Fruits and

vegetables (34)vitamin C which is necessary for good (35)

Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins. A lack of any of these vitamins

will lead to different (36)For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from

beri-beri, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (37)A lack of vitamin B2 results in

eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system. Toolittle vitamin B12 will cause anemia. The (38)that vitamin deficiencies caused certain

diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (39)

...vitamins.

Today, vitamins are (40)in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any

pharmacy.

SECTION 3: GRAMMAR

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Question 41-50: The passage below contains 10grammatical or spellingmistakes. Underline the mistakes and correct them in the answer sheet.

Since the early 19 th century, the number of published accounts of the

openning of the American West has risen into the thousands. The greatest

concentration of recorded experience and observation came out of the

thirty year period between 1860 and 1890, an incredible era of violensegreed, audacity and sentimentality. During that time, the culture and way

of life of the American Indian was destroyed and out of that time came

virtually all the great tails of the American West. Only occassionally was

the voice of an Indian heard. Yet they are not all lost those Indian voices

of the past. A few authentic accounts of this importan period of American

history were recorded by Indians. Newspaper reporters frequently

interviewed warriors and chiefs and gave them the oportunity to express

their own opinions on what was happening. The quality of these

interviews varied greatly, depending upon the wilingness of the Indians to

speak freely or upon each interpreters ability. The Indians depended on

imagery to express their thoughts. With a good interpreter, an Indians

words could be made to sound poetic but with a poor interpreter, they

might sound flat.

41.

42..

43.

44..

45..

46..

47..

48..

49..

50..

Question 51-60: Fill each gap in the following sentences with one of the prepositions or particles

in the box. Some of them may be used for more than once.

with in to at from

51. Stability of government is beneficial..any nation.

52. His efforts have been crowned..success.

53. Why should you be displeased.the fun of the children?

54. These families are distinct..one another

55. Im disgustedthe sight of the opium-smoking den

56. I feel very thankful..my old friend for giving me this appointment57. He showed himself sympathetic.my difficulties.

58. Be temperate.speech as well as.eating and drinking.

59. His illness has reduced hima skeleton.

60. Rewards should be proportionate..merit.

Question 61-70: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:

Dear Ann,

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You (61. be) free to come to dinner here on Saturday next at 8.00? My brother Paul (62.come) and

(bring) a friend of his called Tom Edwards. You (63.not meet) Tom but I think you (64.like) him. He is

an assistant stage manager at the Gate Theatre and (65.be able) to tell you about the actors. Paul says

Tom receives hardly any salary and often does not get enough to eat, so he (66.ask) me to have roast

beef and Yorkshire pudding for dinner, with apple dumpling to follow. He probably (67.ring) up

between now and Saturday, to say that it (68.be) a good idea to start with a substantial soup, such as

oxtail! I know you do not usually eat heavy three-course meals of this type, but I hope the conversation

will not be so heavy. Anyway, come if you can.

Love

Mary

PS. The bus 14 (69.pass) the door as you probably remember, and Paul (70.give) you a lift home.

SECTION 4: READING COMPREHENSION

Question 71-80:

After 1785, the production of children's books in the Untied States increased but remainedlargely reprints of British books, often those published by John Newbery, the first publisher to produce

books aimed primarily at diverting a child audience. Ultimately, however, it was not the cheerful,

commercial-minded Newbery, but Anglo-Irish author Maria Edgeworth who had the strongest

influence on this period of American children's literature. The eighteenth century had seen a gradual

shift away from the spiritual intensity of earlier American religious writings for children, toward a

more generalized moralism. Newbery notwithstanding , Americans still looked on children's books as

vehicles for instruction, not amusement, though they would accept a moderate amount of fictional

entertainment for the sake of more successful instruction. As the children's book market expanded,

then, what both public and publishers wanted was the kind of fiction Maria Edgeworth wrote: stories

interesting enough to attract children and morally instructive enough to allay adult distrust of fiction,

American reaction against imported books for children set in after the War of 1812 with the British. A

wave of nationalism permeated everything, and the self-conscious new nation found foreign writings

(particularly those from the British monarchy) unsuitable for the children of a democratic republic, a

slate of self-governing, equal citizens. Publishers of children's books began to encourage American

writers to write for American children. When they responded, the pattern established by Maria

Edgeworth was at hand, attractive to most of them for both its rationalism and its high moral tone.

Early in the 1820's, stories of willful children learning to obey, of careless children learning to takecare, of selfish children learning to "tire for others," started to flow from American presses,

successfully achieving Edgeworth's tone, though rarely her lively style. Imitative as they were, these

early American stories wee quite distinguishable from their British counterparts. Few servants appeared

in them, and if class distinctions had by no means disappeared, there was much democratic insistence

on the worthiness of every level of birth and work. The characters of children in this fiction were

serious, conscientious, self-reflective, and independent- testimony to the continuing influence of the

earlier American moralistic tradition in children's books.

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71. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A The career of Maria Edgeworth as an author of children's books

B The development of children's literature in the United States

C Successful publishers of children's books in Britain and North America

D Basic differences between British and American literature for children

72. The publisher John Newbery is principally known for which of the following reasons?

A He produced and sold books written by Maria Edgeworth.

B He had more influence on children American children's literature than any other publisher

C He published books aimed at amusing children rather than instructing them.

D He was commercially minded and cheerful.

73. The word " notwithstanding " in line 7 is closest in meaning to

A in spite of B in addition to C as a result of D as a part of

74. The word " they " in line 9 refers to

A children B Americans C books D vehicles

75. The word " allay " in line 11 is closest in meaning toA. clarify B attack C. reduce D confirm

76. It can be inferred from the passage that American children's books sold before 1785 were almost

always

A written by Maria Edgeworth

B attractive and interesting to children

C written by American authors

D intended only for religious and moral instruction

77. By the end of the eighteenth century, the publishers of childrens books in the United States were

most concerned about which of the following?

A Attracting children with entertaining stories that provided lessons of correct behavior

B Publishing literature consisting of exciting stories that would appeal to both children and adults

C Expanding markets for books in both Britain and the United States

D Reprinting fictional books from earlier in the century

78. The word " permeated " in line 15 is closest in meaning to:

A opposed B improved C competed with D spread through

79. According to the passage, American children's stories differed from their British equivalents in that

the characters in American stories wereA children who showed a change of behavior

B children who were well behaved

C rarely servants

D generally not from a variety of social classes

80. The word" testimony to " in line 28 is closest in meaning to:

A inspiration for B evidence of C requirement for D development of

Question 81-90

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Lichens, probably the hardiest of all plants, live where virtually nothing else cannot just on

rugged mountain peaks but also on sun baked desert rocks. They are usually the first life to appear on a

mountainside that has been scraped bare by an avalanche. Unlike other members of the plant kingdom,

lichens are actually a partnership between two plants. The framework of a lichen is usually a network

of minute hairlike fungus that anchors the plant. The other component is an alga (similar to the green

film of plant life that grows on stagnant pools) that is distributed throughout the fungus. Being green

plants, algae are capable of photosynthesis--that is, using energy from the Sun to manufacture their

own food. The fungi arc believed to supply water, minerals, and physical support to the partnership.

Lichens are famous for their ability to survive from water shortage. When water is scarce (as is often

the case on a mountain), lichens may become dormant and remain in that condition for prolonged

periods of time. Some lichens can even grow where there is no rain at all, surviving on only occasional

dew--the moisture that condenses on the surface of the plants at night, And unlike most other plants,

lichens are little affected by the strong ultraviolet rays in the mountains. Lichens use little energy, for

they grow slowly. Some grow so slowly and are so old that they are called "time stains." You may find

lichens that are centuries old; certain of these lichen colonies have been established for an estimated2,000 years. For decades, scientists wondered how the offspring of an alga and a fungus got together to

form a new lichen, it seemed unlikely that they would just happen lo encounter one another. It was

finally discovered that in many cases the two partners have never been separated. Stalklike "buds" that

form on certain lichens are broken off by the wind or by animals; these toll or are blown to a new

location.

81. Which of the following questions does the passage answer?

A Where can the oldest lichens be found?

B How long does it take for lichens to establish themselves?

C How large can lichens be?

D Where do lichens usually occur?

82. The word " hardiest " in line 1 is closest in meaning to

A most unusual B most basic C most abundant D most vigorous

83. The word " framework " in line 5 is closest in meaning to

A structure B fragment C condition D environment.

84, The author mentions "the green film of plant life that grows on stagnant pools" (lines 6-7) in order

to explain

A how the sun affects lichens C where fungi become algaeB why plants depend on water D what algae are

85. It can be inferred from the passage that lichens use less energy and grow more slowly when:

A the environment is polluted C they are very old

B they are exposed to ultraviolet rays D the supply of water is inadequate

86. Which of file following terms is defined in the passage?

A "anchors" (line 6) C "dew" (line 14.)

B "stagnant" (line 7) D "ultraviolet" (line 16)

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87. The word " prolonged " in line 13 is closest in meaning to

A precise B extended C approximate D. regular

88. All of the following are mentioned in the discussion of lichens EXCEPT:

A They are capable of producing their own food.

B They require large amount of minerals to prosper

C They are a union of two separate plants

D They can live thousands of years

89 What does the phrase " lichen colonies (line 19) suggest?

A Nothing but lichens live in some locations.

B Many lichens live together in one area

C Lichens displace the plants that surround them.

D Certain groups of lichens have never been separated.

90. The word "encounter" in line 21 is closest in meaning to:

A lose B support C meet D create

SECTION 5: WRITINGQuestion 91-100: For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence assimilar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the wordgiven. This word must not be altered in any way.91. His mind is so much on work at the moment that he doesnt have any time for his family.

(Preoccupied )

.

92. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. ( consideration )

.

93.Stop disturbing me! Cant you see Im working? ( alone )

.

94. People dont want to buy cars with large engines any more ( call )

.

95. Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.( halved )

.

96. The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election. ( likelihood )

.

97. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. ( beyond ).

98. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. ( response )

.

99. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident ( prompt )

.

100. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. ( monopoly )

.

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Answer KeySECTION 1: LISTENING

1. 4. 7. 10.

2. 5. 8.

3. 6. 9.

11. Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily

support.

A. entrance B. change C. inner part D. test

12. His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.

A. ossified B. showy C. large D. expensive

13. Id rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods

A. conveniences B. friends C. expenses D. sports

14.

A. lucid B. wealthy C. losing D. profitable15. A domineering husband, he is the stereotype of a male chauvinist.

A. musician B. fixed conception C. disagreeable type D. opposite

16. The hurricane caused great havoc in the islands.

A. winds B. treatment C. destruction D. immersion

17. It is said that you can intimidate your enemies by speaking in a low voice and carrying a big stick.

A. frighten B. attack C. harass D. make peace with

18. A computer may be used in the math classroom to implement the lesson.

A. implant B. learn C. entreat D. carry out

19. Studying vocabulary can be an irksome task.

A. easy B. pleasant C. tedious D. irate

20. The passengers on the boat were mesmerized by the motion of the sea.

A. paralyzed B. hypnotized C. nauseated D. voiced

21. thunderstorm

22. raincoat

23. shopping

24. pleasure25. deserted

26. beating

27. disturbance

28 entrance

29 led

30 slightest

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31.discover 32. lead 33. suffer 34. contain 35. health

36. diseases 37. disorders 38. knowledge 39. necessary 40. available

Since the early 19 th century, the number of published accounts of the

openning of the American West has risen into the thousands. The greatest

concentration of recorded experience and observation came out of the

thirty year period between 1860 and 1890, an incredible era of violense

greed, audacity and sentimentality. During that time, the culture and way

of life of the American Indian was destroyed and out of that time came

virtually all the great tails of the American West. Only occassionally was

the voice of an Indian heard. Yet they are not all lost those Indian voices

of the past. A few authentic accounts of this importan period of American

history were recorded by Indians. Newspaper reporters frequently

interviewed warriors and chiefs and gave them the oportunity to express

their own opinions on what was happening. The quality of theseinterviews varied greatly, depending upon the wilingness of the Indians to

speak freely or upon each interpreters ability. The Indians depended on

imagery to express their thoughts. With a good interpreter, an Indians

words could be made to sound poetic but with a poor interpreter, they

might sound flat.

41.

42..

43.

44..

45..

46..

47..

48..

49..

50..

51 to

52.with

53 at

54 from

55 at

56 to

57 with

58 in/ in

59 to

60 to61. Are you/ would you be

62. is coming

63. havent met

64. would/will like

65. Will be able

66. has asked

67.will probably ring

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68. would be

69. passes

70. will give

81-90: in the text

91. Hes so preoccupied with work at tha moment that

92. You should take the price into consi..

93 leave me alone! Cant u.

94. there is no(longer any)/ there isnt musch call for cars..

95 coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years.

96. there is little likelihood. The likelihoodis small of the PM calling an/that the PM will call

a.

97. the story he told us was beyond the belief

98. there was very little/ a weak/ only a small response to the

The response to thewas very poor/ terribleVery little money was raised in response to

99. The policemans prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted..

100. Our company has/ holds (the/a) monopoly of/on/over the import/importing /importation

of.

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