Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (20 pts)

1. One of the organisation’s aims is to ________ information about the disease so that more people know of is symptoms. 

​A. disentangle ​B. deride ​C. dwindle ​D. disseminate 

2. I was kept awake for most of the night by the ________ of a mosquito in my ear. 

​A. moan​B. groan​C. whine​D. screech

3. Please don’t_______ it a miss if I make a few suggestions for improvements. 

​A. think​B. assume​C. take​​D. judge

4.  His English was roughly ________ with my Greek, so communication was rather difficult!

​A. level​B. on a par​C. equal​D. in tune 

5. This insect is completely _______, I’ve never seen anything like that before. 

​A. out of the way​B. out of sight​C. off the way​D. off the track

6. He had a ________ escape since the bullet came within inches of his head. 

​A. slender ​B. close ​C. near ​D. narrow​

7. After she tried to ________ for divorce and the husband did not show up, the court granted her that wish. 

​A. desire ​B. yearn ​C. deputize ​D. sue

8. Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like ________ . It must have been quite a party last night. 

​A. a wet blanket​B. a dead duck ​C. death warmed up   ​      D. a bear with a sore head 

9. She did smile at me several times, but I felt too _______ to ask for a date. 

​A. prevented​B. hindered​C. inhibited​D. deterred

10. As a poet, I think she ________ comparison with the greatest this century. 

​A. makes​B. stands​C. leads​D. matches

11. In his student days, he was as poor as a church ______ 

​A. beggar ​B. miser ​C. mouse ​D. pauper

12. It was very dangerous and I escaped the accident _____________. 

​A. head over heels                                     ​B. at a push 

​C. by the skin of my teeth                              ​D. first hand

13. Those campers are really ______. They have no idea how to set up a tent.  

​A. white ​ B. blue ​C. green ​D. black

14. Because of an unfortunate___________ your order was not dispatched by the date requested. 

​A. hindrance                 B. oversight​C. negligence​D. transgression

15. I slept badly last night and am feeling particularly ______ this morning. 

​A. slow-witted​B. far-reaching​C. off-hand​D. top-heavy

16. We have been running ________ of fresh water, so be careful not to use it up completely before we get to another village. 

​A. short ​B. low ​C. scarce ​D. limit 

17. If you are going to town, keep your eyes ________ for that book I was telling you about.

  ​A. clean​B. wide​C. fresh​D. peeled

18. That is the girl whose parents are________ about the expulsion. 

​A. up in arms​B. keeping your hair​C. kicking herself​D. giving her a taste

19. The little children watched the performance in __________ amazement. 

​A. wide-eyed​           B. open-eyed ​            C. eagle-eyed​D. hawk-eyed

20. He was absolutely _______  with anger when he found that I had scratched his car. 

​A. burned​B. carmine​C. fickle​D. livid

Your answers

Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (30 points)

1. She chose cushions of a color which would _______ her carpet.

A. equal                       B. agree                       C. help                         D. match

2. Could you please _______ an appointment for me to see the manager?

A. manage                   B. pick up                    C. do                           D. take up

3. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.

A. get off                    B. pick up                    C. pull up                    D. take up

4. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test.

A. me                          B. for                           C. me on                      D. on me

5. It is imperative that this letter _______ immediately.

A. were sent                B. sent                         C. be sent                    D .send

6. Our country has large areas of _______ beauty.

A. unharmed               B. undamaged             C. unhurt                     D. unspoilt

7. Mr. John is seriously considering _______ for further studies.

A. having had to leave                                    B. leaving

C. to leave                                                       D. having left

8. Though you have been advised to talk less, you need not _______ your opinion when asked.

A. be reserve               B. reserving                 C. to reserve                D. reserve

9. He has left the book here on _______ so that you can read it.

A. purpose                   B. intention                 C. aim                          D. meaning

10. I saw him _______ dead by the soldier.

A. shooting                 B. shoot                       C. to shoot                  D. shot

11. He said he didn’t derive _______ from working.

A. joys                         B. some joys                C. any joy                    D. no joy

12. _______ sacrifice was it that people talked about it for years.

A. Much great             B. So great a               C. As great a               D. How great a

13, If you hurry, you will over take him. He has only just left here and _______ far.

A. mustn’t go              B. can’t have gone      C. couldn’t go             D. can’t be going

14. _______ the book, please return it to me.

A. Should you find                                         B. Will you be finding

C. Will you find                                              D. Will you have found

15. “How do you like your beefsteak done?”       - “_____.”

A. Very much             B. Not any                   C. Very little               D. Rare

Part 1: (10 points) Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following
sentences. Write your answers in the space provided.
1. He lost control of the car and drove _____ the river.
A. on B. into C. in D. over
2. It will be easier to read if you ________ the lights.
A. switch B. switch on C. switch over D. switch in
3. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for _______________.
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check-up
4. If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live ______ free.
A. for B. of C. at D. out
5. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ______ your television set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. exchange
6. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
7. “What a lovely house you have!” – “___________”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. You’re welcome!
C. Of course, it’s costly D. No problem
8. . ………….my sisters and brothers, I’d like to thank for your warm reception.
A. Instead of B. On behalf of C. On account of D. In front of
9. We will wait until he shows up. What does ‘shows up’ mean?
A. appears B. answers C. speaks D. finishes
10. ................weather! We can't go out for a walk now.
A. How terrible B. What terrible C. How a terrible D. What a terrible
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: (15 points) If a line is correct, put a(v) in your answer box. If there is an extra word in
a line, write it in your answer box.
Li
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Wake up to milk Your answers

0 Delivered in daily to your door by your milkman, In
00 come rain or shine, milk provides a remarkable ˅
1 cocktail of protein, vitamins, minerals and
2 energy for your whole of family, from the

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3 youngest to the most oldest. Milk is a delicious,
4 nourishing drink for everyone - not only children.
5 And because of our needs change as we grow
6 older, there is a type of milk for every one member
7 of your family. It’s a refreshing, healthy drink
8 that the dentist will be approve of. There's
9 nothing to beat milk; drink it like plain or as
10 a milk shake flavored with fresh fruit, chocolate
11 or fruit yoghurt. There are also such many ways
12 to drink milk, so it’s no any wonder its popularity
13 never dies. Milk in a bottle is the more “greenest”
14 way to buy it because milk they bottles are generally
15 re-used for between twelve and forty times.
Part 3: (6 points). Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when
this is necessary.
1. The forecast said there was a high ____________ (LIKELY) of rain this weekend.
2. Litter is often a problem in ___________ (RESIDENT) areas.
3. According to ___________________ (ENVIRONMENT), we could be facing a crisis
within fifty years.
4. The giant panda is _________________ (DANGER) because its habitat is being destroyed.
5. We didn’t enjoy our walk because it was absolutely ____________ (FREEZE)
6. With the increase in our mortgage rate, we will be forced to ____________. (ECONOMY)
Your answers:
1 2 3
4 5 6
B. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (11 points) Read the text and do the tasks below.
TEEN credit

Your buying and spending needs are growing; your income isn’t; so where do you get the extra
cash? For many, the answer lies in credit cards, but is credit card the right solution for teenagers?
Teen now asked two young people for their opinions:
I think it would be great if I could have a credit card, but I don’t dare ask my parents for one. They
think that if I had a credit card I would develop irresponsible spending habits. I suppose that
they’re right in a way. It might be more tempting to go on a shopping spree if I had a credit card. I
work part time during the school year, though, and I’m also getting a summer job, so I don’t think
it would be too difficult for me to pay off my card. Still, my parents worry that I’ll end up owing
money to the bank.

I don’t believe a teenager having a credit card is a very good idea. I’ve read in the papers about
working people who run up huge personal debts and are unable to repay them. How are teens that
have a limited income expected to handle such financial responsibility? I think credit cards would
only encourage them to spend more money than they earn. Teens should open a savings account at
a bank from which they would be able to withdraw the exact amount they need to cover their
Josh, 17

Patricia, 18

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expenses. If a teen really wanted a card, they could ask their bank to issue a prepaid one. These are
cards that you just top up with money and use like a regular card. So, you can only use it as long as
you have money!

Task 1: Mark the following statements T (true), F (false) or NM (not mentioned)
1. Josh’s parents think he’s too young to have a credit card.
2. Josh believes he might spend more money if he had a card.
3. Patricia has read about teens who can’t pay off their debts.
4. Patricia believes savings account would help teens manage their money more easily.
5. Patricia is against the idea of prepaid credit card.
Task 2: Complete the sentences. You must use between FOUR and FIVE words
1. Josh’s parents are against the idea of Josh having a credit card because they think he
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Josh believes that he would spend a lot if ………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Josh feels he would be able to ……………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Patricia feels credit cards make teenagers ………………………………………………
5. According to Patricia, teens should have a savings account which they could use to ….
………………………………………………………......... need to cover their expenses.
6. Patricia finds prepaid cards handy because ………………………………………………
………………………………………………...........................as long as you have money.
Part 2: (10 points) Fill ONE suitable word into each of the numbered blanks in the following
passage. Write your answers in the space provided.
The Sydney opera house is located in Sydney, Australia. Visitors travel (1)_____ all over
the world to enjoy performances that range from opera and ballet to theatre (2)_____.live musical
productions. There (3)_____ even special programs for children that include dancing, music and
theatre. For many people, just visiting The Sydney Opera House is entertaining. It is (4) _____
impressive piece of architecture and visitors can spend hours just walking around (5)_____.
Guided tours are available that take you behind-the-scene in the world famous Concert Hall or
Opera Theatre.
John Utzon, (6) _____ young architect from Denmark, designed the building. He entered a
contest in 1956 to design a concert hall in Sydney and (7) _____ announced the winner in 1957.
The unique design caused many difficulties and the Opera House was not completed (8)
_____1973. Fortunately, the building became a huge success and is now considered (9) _____
many to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
The Sydney Opera House (10) _____ earned a reputation as a world–class performing arts
centre and is a proud symbol of Sydney.
Your anwers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8 9. 10.
Part 3. (10 points) Read the text and choose the best answer
SUNDAY: A DAY OF REST

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For many Americans, Sunday is a day of rest. After a busy week of business transactions and work
routines, it is a day to pause and focus on faith and family. However, it is not a day to waste away
by doing nothing. It is a day for many to attend church and to worship with their local community.
This notion is based on the Biblical account of creation when God created the world in six days
and rested on the seventh. For this reason, one day is set aside during the week as a day of rest and
worship. On Sunday most department stores and business are closed for the day and only places of
entertainment and culture may be open to the public.
Sometimes when we read the newspapers and watch TV, we get the false impression that
American is an amoral society where people have no respect for family and religious values. This
concept is often exploited by tabloid papers and the foreign press but nothing could be further
from the truth. In spite of the apparent carefree attitude sometimes projected by the press, many
Americans, especially those living in the rural areas and the deep south, are very traditional in their
approach to life, family and religion. Sundays for them still become a time to attend their local
church and to meet with their fellow parishioners. The church service becomes for them the center
of their day's activities.
At the church service, a choir composed of members from the community sings hymns and songs
and the preacher or minister delivers a sermon based on a passage from the Gospel. In some
Christian churches there is also a communion service where a ritual remembrance of the Last
Supper is reenacted in a fellowship which concludes the liturgy. After the service, which may last
as long as an hour, the members of the congregation along with their pastor may meet in the parish
hall to enjoy coffee and cake and to socialize together. This is also the time to exchange social
greetings and ideas with one another, to become informed of the needs of the community, and to
find out about the latest happenings in the parish.
Most churches may also distribute a small bulletin containing announcements of births, deaths and
marriages within the community. There may also be additional short notices of special meetings to
be held in the parish, such as choir rehearsals, senior citizen group activities and local scouting
events. Upcoming parish events sponsored by the church also get ample notice. Such events may
include a bake sale to collect money for shut-ins, a cook-out for the underprivileged in a local
park, or a holiday trip to a local resort for members of the parish council.
Belonging to a church is important to many Americans because it helps to bring people together
with others who share the same religious faith and family values.
It also helps to create a sense of the extended family and solidifies the community spirit and a
sense of personal belonging. On the remainder of this day of rest, families are merged into closely
knit units by getting together for a dinner at which one's own extended family is invited.
If one is not a regular churchgoer the day is still a chance to rest. It is spent visiting other relatives
or friends, going to parks or attending ball games, museums or concerts. It is a time to enrich one's
life through leisure and to prepare one's mind for the workweek to follow.
1. From where did Americans develop the concept of Sunday as a "Day of Rest"?
A. From the early settlers. B. From the Bible.
C. From the early pioneers D. From the Pilgrims.
2. Which public services are not opened or offered of Sundays in most of America?
A. Museums B. Theaters C. Banks D. Restaurants
3. Which of the following is true of American society?

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A. Most Americans they live in a violent country.
B. Many Americans have deep respect for traditional values.
C. Most Americans have a deep fear of God.
D. Most Americans believe they live in a violent and dangerous country.
4. From which sources do we often get the impression that the United States is a lawless society?
A. From returning visitors. B. From foreign tourists.
C. From the tabloid media. D. From novels and books.
5. Which does not usually occur at a Church service?
A. The choir sings. B. A sermon is delivered by the pastor.
C. A passage from the Bible is read. D. The congregation is segregated.
6. What is remembered at a Christian Communion service?
A. The importance of the present moment B. The Lord's Last supper.
C. The loss of loved ones. D. The future life to come.
7. What may occur after a Sunday church service?
A. People visit the graves of deceased relatives.
B. People hold picnics in the park.
C. There is a small social gathering of the community.
D. People return directly home with their families.
8. Which of the following may NOT be included in a Church bulletin?
A. Announcement of births and deaths.
B. Announcement of upcoming marriages.
C. Announcement of upcoming church events.
D. Want-ads for part-time jobs in the neighborhood.
9. Why is it important to belong to a church community in America?
A. It is important to be known and seen in the community.
B. It is important to "look good" in the community.
C. It is important for people of the same religion to come together to worship.
D. It is important to be saved from eternal damnation.
10. What is NOT true about Sunday as a day of rest?
A. It is only for Christians.
B. It is a time to enrich one's life with spiritual values.
C. It is a day for everyone to enjoy and relax.
D. It is a time to spend with family and friends.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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C. WRITING

Part 1: (5 points) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Use the word given and other words to complete each sentence. You must use between
TWO and FIVE words. Do not change the word given.
1. I don’t like your criticizing me all the time. (CRITICIZE)
I wish _______________________________ all the time
2. Taking out a private pension scheme will benefit you. (INTEREST)
It is ___________________________________ out a private pension scheme.
3. People say that Bali is a beautiful island. (SAID)
It is ______________________________ is a beautiful island.
4. My parents don’t mind you staying with us after the concert. (HAPPY)
My parents _____________________________ stay with us after the concert.
5. As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer. (USED)
As a boy, he ______________________________ churchgoer.

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SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (25 points)

Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (5 points)

1. He always takes full _____________ of the mistakes made by these competitions.

    A. advantage                         B. benefit                     C. profit                            D. advice

2. My mother goes to ____ church ____ Sunday morning.

    A. the / every                      B. the / on                     C. Æ / every                     D. Æ / in

3.  “Have they arrested the thieves yet? ”  - “It’s only a _____________ of time.”

    A. period                              B. matter                      C. length                            D. waste

4. Those interested in the post of Assistant manager are requested to apply _____________.

    A. as a person                      B. in person                  C. as persons                    D. by person

5. I think you should _____________.

     A. have your hair be cut                                           B. cut your hair

     C. have your hair cut                                                D. have your hair been cut

6.  If only I_____________ more time.

7. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done _____________.

     A. in fact                             B. on purpose               C. by appointment             D. by plan

8. Tony never comes to class on time and______.        

     A. neither does Pedro        B. so does Pedro           C. so doesn’t Pedro          D. neither doesn’t

9. Nobody was injured in the accident, _____________?

     A. was there                      B. weren’t they            C. were they                    D. wasn’t it

10. I had to get up early, _____________I would miss the train.

     A. so that                           B. if not             C. but                                D. otherwise

Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (5 points)

1. The police stated that the accident ______________ soon.

A. will be investigated B. had investigated       

C. is being investigated     D. would be investigated

    2. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.

A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint

C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing

    3. I think he will join us, ______________?

A. doesn’t he B. won’t he C. will he D. do I

    4. Regina, ______________ you have never met before, is a genius in painting.

A. that B. whose C. whomever D. whom

    5. Studies indicate ______________ collecting art today than ever before. 

A. there more people B. more people that are

C. that there are more people D. people there are more

    6. You meet a friend at the air port on arrival and you might say: “__________Da Lat”

A. Welcome to B. Be welcome to C. Welcome in D. Well come to 

    7. We must begin testing the instrument, no matter _________ difficult it is.

A. however B. how C. whatever D. what

    8. Do you like Harry Potter film series ? – Well, after _________ the books,

 I was a bit disappointed.

A. have read B. having read C. being read D. I have read

    9.  The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

A. changed completely B. cleaned well

C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly

10. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.

A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again

SECTION A:

In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter A, B, C or D against the number of each item 1-20 for the word or phrase you choose. (20 points)

1. My sister is very fond .................... chocolate candy.

A. of

B. about

C. with

D. at

2. I have studied English ....................eight months.

A. for

B. since

C. by

D. in

3. Listen ....................our teacher !

A. with

B. to

C. for

D. in

4. There isn’t ....................food in the house.

A. none

B. no

C. some

D. any

5. He arrives …………………..at six o’clock.

A. at home

B. home

C. in home

D. to home

6. Herbert has had his car………………….. 1999.

A. ago

B. since

C. to

D. for

7. How long will it ....................to get there ?

A. cost

B. lose

C. make

D. take

8. I ....................it to you if you don’t have one.

A. give

B. gave

C. will give

D. would give

9. ....................your homework yet ?

A. Did you finished

B. Are you finishing

C. Do you finish

D. Have you finished

10. It’s the best book I …………………..read.

A. have ever

B. had ever

C. will ever

D. can ever

11. He looked very..................when I told him the news.

A. happily

B. happy

C. happiness

D. was happy

12. She is ..................in history.

A. interests

B. interested

C. interesting

D. being interest

13. Is the Eiffel Tower taller....................Big Ben ?

A. then

B. than

C. as

D. of

14. At school, David was..................anyone else in his class.

A. as clever as

B. as clever than

C. cleverer as

D. cleverest

15. She speaks French ....................than you.

A. more faster

B. more fluently

C. well

D. the most fluently

16. It began to rain while we…………………..soundly.

A. slept

B. were sleeping

C. have slept

D. are sleeping

17. She doesn’t like coffee, does she ?

A. Yes, she doesn’t

B. No, she does

C. Yes, she did

D. No, she doesn’t

18. I won't go to bed …………………..I finish my homework.

A. until

B. when

C. while

D. since

19. Is this book ………………….. ? Yes, it's mine.

A. you're

B. yours

C. you

D. your

20. …………………..do you come to school ? By bus

A. How

B. What

C. By

D. When

SECTION B:

In this section you will find after the reading passage a number of questions of unfinished statements about the passage , each with four suggested answers or ways of finishing . You must choose the one which you think fits best (10 points)

People usually sing because they like music or because they feel happy. They express their happiness by singing. When a bird sing, however, its song usually means much more than that the bird is happy. Birds have many reasons for singing. They sing to give information. Their songs are their language.

The most beautiful songs are sung by male (cock) birds. They sing when they want to attract a female (hen) bird. It is their way of saying that they are looking for a wife.

Birds also sing to tell other birds to keep away. To a bird, his tree or even a branch of tree, is his home. He does not want strangers to come near him, so he sings to warn them.

If a bird cannot sing well, he usually has some other means of giving important information. Some birds dance, spread out their tails or make other sings. One bird has a most unusual way of finding a wife. It builds a small garden of shells and flowers.

21. Why do people usually sing ?
A. They like birds. B. They feel happy.
C. They want to tell a story . D. They like studying music.

22. Which birds sing the most beautiful songs ?

A. Birds in a good temper.

B. Cock birds.

C. Hen birds.

D. Female birds which attract male birds.

23. What warnings does a bird sometimes sing ?

A. A warning to keep away.

B. A warning to come quickly.

C. A warning about the approach of people

D. A warning to stop singing.

24. What do most birds usually do if they cannot sing well ?

A. warn other birds to go away.

B. give their information in another way.

C. find a wife.

D. fly high in the sky.

25. What is one bird's unusual way of attracting a hen bird ?

A. It dances.

B. It spreads out its tail.

C. It searches for a wife.

D. It uses shells and flowers to make a garden.

PAPER TWO: USE OF ENGLISH ( 45 minutes )

SECTION A: PASSAGE FOR GAP-FILL

In this section you must find a word from the box to complete the numbered blanks in the passage below. Use only ONE word for each blank. (15 points)

There was once a large, fat woman (26)………………had a small, thin husband. He had a
job in a big company and was given his weekly wages (27)………………Friday morning. As
(28)………………as he got (29)………………on Friday, his wife (30)………………to make
him give her (31)………………his money, and then she (32)………………to give him back only
(33)………………to buy his lunch in the office every day.

One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living room. His wife was (34)………………to the radio and eating chocolates there. " You'll never guess (35)…………… happened to me today, dear," he said.

He waited for a few seconds and then added, " I'll (36)………………ten thousand pounds
(37)………………the lottery!"

"That's wonderful!" said his wife delightedly. But then she thought for a (38)……………… seconds and added angrily, " but (39)………………a moment! How could you (40)………………to buy the ticket?"

SECTION B: SENTENCE BUILDING

Use the following sets of words and phrases to write complete sentences. (15 points)

EXAMPLE: I / wonder / why you / not / reply last letter.

ANSWER: I was wondering why you had not replied to my last letter.

41. She / a bath / every morning.

……………………………………………………………………..

42. Now / she dances / beautifully / than / used to.

……………………………………………………………………..

43. How long / it / take / him / get / school / every day ?

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44. Last Wednesday / Bill / ring / office /nine o'clock.

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45. I / live / Ho Chi Minh city / ten years.

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46. People / come / all over the world/ visit / city/ Hiroshima.

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47. Billy / an old man that / has to live with his children.

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48. Oliver Twist / first published / 1838.

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49. It / too heavy / him / lift.

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50. I / able to / come / tomorrow.

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V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (7.0 points)

21. ___________global solidarity, the world would not be better prepared for the Covid pandemic.

A. On account of           B. Thanks to          C. If not                D. But for

22. ___________ the victory that even Smith’s fans could believe it.

A. Such surprising was                                B. So surprising is

C. So surprising was                                             D. Surprising as

23. Martin has quite a good ___________ of foreign languages such as English, French... .

A. result                         B. command                   C. understanding     D. knowledge

24. She has just bought ___________ painting from a private collector.

A. a French old interesting                                     B. an old interesting French

C. an interesting old French                                  D. a French interesting old

25. It took the director two hours ___________.

A. explaining us the new plan                              B. to explain us the new plan

C. explaining the new plan to us                           D. to explain the new plan to us

26. ___________ you don’t study harder, you won’t pass the examination.

A. Unless                       B. Although          C. Despite            D. If

27. It’s not worth ___________ her to change her mind. She will never listen to anybody.

A. to persuade                          B. persuading                  C. making             D. to make

28. Tom wakes his parents up ___________ playing the guitar very softly.

A. because                                B. in spite of                   C. because of                  D. although

29. It is usually better not to___________ things, in case they are not returned.

A. lose                                                B. offer                           C. borrow             D. lend

30.  Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” ~ Mr. John: “___________.”

A. No problem                                             B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in

C. Of course not, it’s not costly                              D. I think so

31. “Thank you for your help, Marry.” – “___________”

A. Wish you                                                 B. Never remind me                

C. It’s my pleasure                                       D. It’s very kind of you to say so

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.  Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct word or phrase. 

1. We don't allow  ................. in the classrooms.

      A. people smoke B. smoke C. people to smoke D. to smoking

2.   What a dangerous thing to do! You .................. have been killed!

      A. may B. can C. must D. might

3.   By the time I applied, all the hoilday vouchers  ................. used up.

      A. had been B have been C. were D. are

4.   I felt as if I ................... a confidence.

      A. have betrayed             B. would betray C. had betrayed D. am betraying

5.   His job was to………….out the good apples from the bad ones.

      A. sort            B. find             C. choose D. share

6.  How could you have  ..........................  him for your brother?

      A. confused B. considered C. thought D. mistaken

7.  The book …………consists of 4 parts, has been translated in French.

      A. which B. in which C. to which D. on which

8.  If we want to ……….up with them we’d better be hurry.

      A. come B. arrive C. approach D. catch

9.   The grocer's shop ................... since the supermarket opened.

      A. closed B. has closed C. has been closing D. is closed

10. In ten year's time the population of the world...................... to 500 million.

      A. grows B. is growing C. has grown D. will have grown