Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

            Artists who (33)………pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight in London, but there are only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the (34)……...........favorite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to(35)…….... it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement (36)…………the artist is so good that he gets a large collection around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Question 33. A. draw                      B. paint                      C. take                        D. print

Question 34. A. artist                      B. artist’s                   C. artists                    D. artists’

Question 35. A. pick                       B. hold                       C. bring                      D. get

Question 36. A. if                            B. although                C. unless                    D. because

Part 4: Complete each sentence with the correct form of ONE of the phrasal verbs below. Write your answers in  the numbered spaces provided below the passage. Each verb is used only once. Write your answers in the  corresponding numbered boxes. (1,5 P) 

  try out         slip up       carry on         get by           put out 

take after    get down     look up       go through      run for  

1. If you’re finding it difficult to _______ on your salary, why don’t you ask for a raise? 

2. I know what you’re _______ and I feel really sorry for you. 

3. In many ways you _______ your father. 

4. If you _______ you’ll get into trouble. 

5. Hilary Clinton has decided to _______the American presidency in the election that will take place next year. 6. You’d better _______ your cigarette because smoking isn’t allowed in here. 

7. If you _______ working so hard, you’ll make yourself ill. 

8. Stop worrying about it. Don’t let this failure _______ you _______. 

9. The car’s in quite good condition but you can _______ it _______ before you make any decision to buy,

10. When I was in New York, I was able to _____ several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. 

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Artists who (33)___________pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight in London, but there are only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the (34)___________favorite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to(35)___________it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement 36)___________the artist is so good that he gets a large collection around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Question 33: A. draw                      B. paint                      C. take                        D. print

Question 34: A. artist                     B. artist’s                   C. artists                    D. artists’

Question 35: A. pick                       B. hold                       C. bring                      D. get

Question 36: A. if                            B. although                C. unless                    D. because

Exercise 6A. 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.

Artists who…………(1) pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight of London, but there………(2) only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the ………….(3) favourite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to ………………..(4) it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement……………….(5) the artist is so good that he gets a large……………..(6) around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Exercise 6B - 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.

        The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ doctor names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (4) ___________ as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins.

Exercise 6A. 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.

Artists who…………(1) pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight of London, but there………(2) only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the ………….(3) favourite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to ………………..(4) it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement……………….(5) the artist is so good that he gets a large……………..(6) around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Exercise 6B - 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.

        The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ doctor names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (4) ___________ as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 35.

Blue Moon

“Blue Moon” is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in one month. How could two full moons possibly occur in a single month? It is not nature’s fault; the natural phrases of the moon do not perfectly match up with the Roman calendar.

Although still used today, this calendar was devised by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar over 2000 years ago. While the calendar works well, the method that they used does not match the lunar cycle exactly. Thus, occasionally the moon will go through its “full” phrase twice before the month changes.

[1] A “blue moon” is an uncommon event. [2] And it rare occurrence of a eventually led to the usage of the phrase “once in a blue moon”. [3] This phrase was commonly used to indicate an event that could never happen. Over time, the meaning of the phrase changed from something that seldom happens. [4] Today, this phrase is used to indicate extremely rare events, the absurd, or things that never happen.

Which is the best place for the following sentence?

“In fact, this phrase has taken on other meanings over the years as well.”

A. [1] 

B. [2] 

C. [3] 

D. [4]

Question I. Read the text and choose one word/ phrase from the list to fill each gap.

        It is estimated that about three billion people use the Internet around the world. Most people use the Internet to (1) _____________ or for entertainment. A new study, however, shows us that almost ten percent of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study (2) ____________ that these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop doing (3) ____________. According to a psychologist in (4)_____________, thirty percent of Internet users claim that they use the Internet to escape from their problems. The study also shows that having a chat, or discussion, with strangers on the Internet is one of the most (5)_____________ activities.

Question II. Read the text and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F)

A mobile phone, also known as a cell phone, is one that we can use to make telephone calls to anyone from a great distance via a radio link. Apart from telephony, modern smart mobile phones also support a number of other services including text messaging, internet access, gaming, photography, and many business applications.

The first cell phone weighed about 2 kilograms and was demonstrated in 1973 by Dr.Martin Cooper and John F.Mitchell of Motorola. Ten years later, in 1983, the first model of cell phone went on sale to the public. By 2011, over six billion people, 87% of the world’s population, used mobile networks.

In spite of the many advantages a cell phone has, it also brings about several problems that users should be aware of. Mobile phone radiation is believed to be harmful to human health. Some recent studies have found an association between cell phone use and certain kinds of brain disease. Another serious problem can be privacy and tracking. Once users have the phone on, they can be interrupted in many ways, and they can also be tracked by location data.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 35.

Blue Moon

“Blue Moon” is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in one month. How could two full moons possibly occur in a single month? It is not nature’s fault; the natural phrases of the moon do not perfectly match up with the Roman calendar.

Although still used today, this calendar was devised by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar over 2000 years ago. While the calendar works well, the method that they used does not match the lunar cycle exactly. Thus, occasionally the moon will go through its “full” phrase twice before the month changes.

[1] A “blue moon” is an uncommon event. [2] And it rare occurrence of a eventually led to the usage of the phrase “once in a blue moon”. [3] This phrase was commonly used to indicate an event that could never happen. Over time, the meaning of the phrase changed from something that seldom happens. [4] Today, this phrase is used to indicate extremely rare events, the absurd, or things that never happen.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The phrase “blue moon” refers to the frequency of events

B. The usage of “blue moon” has not changed.

C. The Roman calendar matches the natural phrases of the moon.

D. Two full moons often occur in one month.

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 from 1 to 5.

An important part of building independence is allowing your teenagers to do things for themselves, (1)____________their own decisions, and make mistakes. These are natural processes in life and people are wired to desire autonomy early in life. This need for early independence is designed to prepare individuals for adulthood. Allowing your children to become independent earlier in life can (2) ____________rebellion during the later stages of the teenage years. All teenagers have a need to express their individuality. Teenagers (3)____________are not allowed to express their individuality are more likely to revolt.

(4) ____________, practicing self-reliance via independence will help eliminate public shyness and teach your kids to stand up for themselves when needed, including peer (5) ____________Early choice will also add confidence and prepare them for decision-making in adulthood.

Question 1. A. take             B. do                                 C. get                                D. make

Question 2. A. minimize      B. increase                         C. interfere                        D. maximize

Question 3. A. whom          B. which                            C. where                           D. that

Question 4. A. However     B. In addition                   C. But                               D. In contrast

Question 5. A. stress           B. help                               C. pressure                        D. advice