A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)
I. Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. clear | B. dear | C. bear | D. near |
2. A. hobby | B. honest | C. honour | D. hour |
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. intermediate | B. documentary | C. reputation | D. communicate |
4. A. benefit | B. environment | C. wonderful | D. category |
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of the following questions.
5. Why didn’t you came to my party last night?
A. Why B. didn't you C. came D. last night
6. Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it.
A. to hold B. together C. sometimes D. it
7. When did you go last to the theatre?
A. When B. did you C. go last D. the theatre
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
8. You should have a dictionary to.....the words that you don’t know their meanings.
A. look for B. look up C. look into D. look after
9. Mrs. McCarthy lives in a small flat.....having a lot of money in the bank.
A. although B. in spite C. despite D. even
10. His car......when he was only half way home.
A. broke down B. got down C. broke over D. got over
11. ......to the Internet, we can get the latest information around the world.
A. Together B. Apart C. In addition D. Thanks
12. ......., the chess players began the game.
A. Having taken the seats B. After we had taken our seats
C. Being taken the seats D. Taking the seats
13. My mother always keeps candles in the room......the lights go out.
A. unless B. if C. in case D. though
14. He works for a car factory.......main office is in Chicago.
A. which B. where C. that D. of which
15. The new shopping plaza is advertised as a place......you can find anything you want to buy.
A. where B. which C. from where D. that
16. The plane was half an hour late. .......I managed to come to the meeting in time.
A. In spite B. Despite C. in spite of this D. All are correct
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
17. “ When’s your birthday, Ann?”
A. on the thirty-one of July B. on the thirty- first of July
C. On July the thirty- one D. in July the thirty- first
18. - Mal: "Could you please do me a favor.”
Hanh: " ____________"
A. No, thanks B. Sure. What can I do for you?
C. Yes, go ahead. B. Yes, please.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. If the world’s tropical forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many animal species will be extinct.
A. die out B. die from C. die of D. die for
20. Didn’t they notice the “No Camping” sign?
A. keep up with B. catch sign of C. take advantage of D. keep track of
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Are they happy with their lives or not? Why?
A. tired B. disappointed C. sad D. unlucky
22. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. dissatisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process: You speak to me, I reply to you and so on. Two-way (23)_______ depends on having a coding system that is understood by both sender and (24)_______, and an agreed convention about signaling the beginning and end of the message. In speech, the coding system is the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks at a time may seem too obvious to mention. In fact, the signals (25)_______ in conversation and meetings are often (26)_______. For example, lowering the pitch of the voice may mean the end of a sentence, a sharp intake of breath may signal the desire to interrupt, catching the chairman’s eye may indicate the desire to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger. When (27)_______ visual signals are not possible, more formal signals may be needed.
23: A. Exchange B. Interchange C. Communication D. Correspondence
24: A. Announcer B. Receiver C. Messenger D. Transmitter
25: A. That people use B. Are used C. Using D. Being used
26: A. Informal B. non-verbal C. verbal D. formal
27: A. their B. These C. This D. That
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Sydney is Australia's most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
28. Where does the history of Australia begin?
A. South Pacific B. North Pacific C. Britain D. Sydney
29. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney's Opera House B. The history of Sydney
C. Sydney's beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney
30. Which of the following statement is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is the smallest city in Australia.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
D. Sydney is a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
31. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?
A. Fewer than 20 beaches B. Nearly 20 beaches
C. More than 20 beaches D. Less than 20 beaches
32. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?
A. In 1788 B. In 1932 C. In 1973 D. In 1624
