Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 35

Bonfire Night is (31)______ all over Britain on November 5^th. The festival dates from 1605 when a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was caught and hanged, (32)______ the other conspirators.

Preparations for Bonfire Night usually start weeks before the event itself .Children go from house to house (33)_______ old furniture, newspapers and anything else which will burn for their bonfires. They make a “guy”, a figure which (34)______ Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks.

On the day itself, as soon as it is dark, the guy is put on top of bonfire, which is then lit. Fireworks are set off and everyone enjoys the display as they stand round the fire (35)______ warm and eating baked potatoes and hot dogs.

A. keeping

B. remaining 

C. to stay

D. to hold

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 33

Bonfire Night is (31)______ all over Britain on November 5^th. The festival dates from 1605 when a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was caught and hanged, (32)______ the other conspirators.

Preparations for Bonfire Night usually start weeks before the event itself .Children go from house to house (33)_______ old furniture, newspapers and anything else which will burn for their bonfires. They make a “guy”, a figure which (34)______ Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks.

On the day itself, as soon as it is dark, the guy is put on top of bonfire, which is then lit. Fireworks are set off and everyone enjoys the display as they stand round the fire (35)______ warm and eating baked potatoes and hot dogs.

A. gathered

B. collecting 

C. bringing

D. carrying

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

Bonfire Night is (31)______ all over Britain on November 5^th. The festival dates from 1605 when a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was caught and hanged, (32)______ the other conspirators.

Preparations for Bonfire Night usually start weeks before the event itself .Children go from house to house (33)_______ old furniture, newspapers and anything else which will burn for their bonfires. They make a “guy”, a figure which (34)______ Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks.

On the day itself, as soon as it is dark, the guy is put on top of bonfire, which is then lit. Fireworks are set off and everyone enjoys the display as they stand round the fire (35)______ warm and eating baked potatoes and hot dogs.

A. celebrated

B. opened

C. organizing 

D. held

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 34

Bonfire Night is (31)______ all over Britain on November 5^th. The festival dates from 1605 when a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was caught and hanged, (32)______ the other conspirators.

Preparations for Bonfire Night usually start weeks before the event itself .Children go from house to house (33)_______ old furniture, newspapers and anything else which will burn for their bonfires. They make a “guy”, a figure which (34)______ Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks.

On the day itself, as soon as it is dark, the guy is put on top of bonfire, which is then lit. Fireworks are set off and everyone enjoys the display as they stand round the fire (35)______ warm and eating baked potatoes and hot dogs.

A. symbolizes

B. signals

C. represents

D. resembles

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 32

Bonfire Night is (31)______ all over Britain on November 5^th. The festival dates from 1605 when a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was caught and hanged, (32)______ the other conspirators.

Preparations for Bonfire Night usually start weeks before the event itself .Children go from house to house (33)_______ old furniture, newspapers and anything else which will burn for their bonfires. They make a “guy”, a figure which (34)______ Guy Fawkes, from an old sack and wheel it round the streets asking for money which they use to buy fireworks.

On the day itself, as soon as it is dark, the guy is put on top of bonfire, which is then lit. Fireworks are set off and everyone enjoys the display as they stand round the fire (35)______ warm and eating baked potatoes and hot dogs.

A. related to

B. together

C. associated with

D. along with 

* Choose the most suitable word or phrase.
01. Many people were injured when the building ………………….
A. erupted B. destroyed C. struck D. collapsed
02. If we …………………littering, the environment will be more polluted.
A. turn on B. turn off C. go to D. go on
03. My aunt Judy, …………………works in the national bank, earns a lot of money.
A. which B. who C. that D. where
04. A tropical storm which reaches 120 km per hour is called …………………in Asia.
A. typhoon B. hurricane C. cyclone D. tornado
05. The man …………………I introduced to you last night may be the next president of the university.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. to whom

* Choose the most suitable word or phrase.

1. It’s raining ………………………I can’t go to the beach.
A. because B. but C. so D. or
2. Nobody was injured in the accident, ………………………?
A. was there B. was he C. were they D. wasn’t it
3. After drinking a big bottle of ………………………, he got drunk.
A. wine B. milk C. water D. orange juice
4. Could you ………………………the radio, please? It’s very noisy.
A. turn off B. go on C. look after D. look for
5. Please don’t disturb me ………………………there is something urgent.
A. if B. or C. otherwise D. unless
6. The man ………………………your mother is talking to is my English teacher.
A. which B. whose C. who D. whom
7. ………………………the 8 o’clock meeting against the war will be held tomorrow?
A. When B. What C. Why D. Where
8. We have decided to ………………………the money for the local secondary school.
A. beg B. collect C. raise D. rise

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (1)______ with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (2)______ people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (3)______ a large dinner with roast turkey. (4)_______ Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (5)______.

1. A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated

2. A. where B. when C. which D. in which

3. A. have B. buy C. help D. take

4. A. Besides B. Both C. Either D. Nor

5. A. chances B. months C. holidays D. times

Part B : LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR ( 45 pts )

Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)

6. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of

7. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

8. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week.

A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

9. _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

10. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

11. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

12. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

13. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

14. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

15. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________.

A. wore off B. broke down C. wore out D. broke up

16. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

17. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

18. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short.

A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

19. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

20. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate