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. 

Smog is a combination of smoke and fog It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with fog on the ground. When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine, dangerous particles in the air.

Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Particularly, in the summertime, when it is very hot, smog stays near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we cannot see very well.

Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used coal to produce iron and steel. Smoke mixed with wet, foggy air and turned yellow. The smog often hung over cities for many days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problem. Thousands of people died in London every year.

Today, cities that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the biggest smog problems - for example, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo.

Question 28. Where can smog possibly be found?

A. At a place where it is rainy

B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy

C. In a city where many people smoke

D. Underground

Question 29. In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to

A. tiny B. good C. harmful D. shiny

Question 30. What will happen if smog stays close to the ground?

A. It will disappear in a short time B. It will make the sky cleaner.

C. It will harm our health and block our sight. D. It will cause many storms.

Question 31. What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?

A. There were too many cars in the country.

B. The weather there was too foggy.

C. People smoke a lot at that time.

D. Factories and people used coal as energy.

Question 32. In the third paragraph, the word it refers to ______.

A. iron            B. smog            C. steel                D. smoke

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.

I was born in Newcastle, a city in the Northeast of England. Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne. It is quite big, with a population of about 200,000 people. There is a cathedral and a university. There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town Gates Head, where there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world, the Metro Center.

A few years ago, the main industries were ship building and coal mining, but now the chemical and soap industries are more important.

I moved from Newcastle ten years ago, but I often return. I miss the people who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are many hills and streams.

People are born near the River Tyne have a special name. They are called “Geordies”. I am very pleased to be a “Geordie”.

Question 26. The more important and main industries of Newcastle now are _______.

A.  ship building and coal mining

B.   coal mining and soap

C.  ship building and chemical

D.  chemical and soap

Question 27. The word “it” in paragraph 1 is in closest meaning to _______.

A.  the River Tyne         B. England             C. the river bank      D. Newcastle

Question 28. From paragraph 3, we can infer that the writer moved from Newcastle ten years ago and _____

A.  usually returned                             B. rarely returned

C.didn’t want to return                      D. never returned

Question 29. All of the following are true about Newcastle -EXCEPT ______.

A.  there is a cathedral and a university there

B.   there aren’t any bridges over the River Tyne

C.  there is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world, the Metro Center.      

D. the population is about 200,000 people

Question 30. People who are born near the River Tyne are called _______.

A.  “Geordi”         B. “Geordian”                 C. “Geordies”                  D.“Geordie”

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.

Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq. km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.

29. According to the paragraph one, which of the following is NOT correct?

A. The sea divides Malaysia into two regions. B. A ringgit consists of 100 sen.

 C. Malaysia is a member of ASEAN. D. Malaysia has got about 640 km of the sea.

30. Kuala Lumpur ____________.

 A. had over 22 million people in 2001 B. is the second largest city in Malaysia

 C. is the capital city of Malaysia D. is the biggest city in West Malaysia

31. The national religion of Malaysia is ___________.

 A. Islam B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Bahasa

32. The number of languages widely spoken in Malaysia ______________.

 A. one B. two C. three D. four

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

33. I’m sorry I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.

A. I wish I can go to your birthday party tomorrow.

B. I wish I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.

C. I wish I could go to your birthday party tomorrow.

D. I wish I couldn’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.

 34. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to organize the fair?”

A. He suggested that we should meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

B. He suggested that we shouldn’t meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

C. He suggested to meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

D. He suggested to meeting to discuss how to organize the fair.

35. Nobody has invited me, so I’m not going to the party.

A. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m going to the party.

B. Because of I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.

C. Because I have been invited, I’m not going to the party.

D. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.

36. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.-        

A. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.

B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night. 

C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.

D. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.  

37. Although it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.

A. Despite it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.

B. Despite the rain heavy, we all enjoyed the excursion.

C. Despite the heavy rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.

D. Despite the heavily rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.

38. Did you   always   eat sweets when you were small?       

A. Were you use to eat sweets when you were small ?

B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small ?

C. Were you used to eat sweets when you were small ?

D. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small ?

39: You have to study for six years. You can become a doctor.

A. You have to study for six years in order that become a doctor.

B. You will become a doctor in order that you have to study for six years.

C. You have to study for six years in order become a doctor.

D. You have to study for six years in order to become a doctor.

40. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them.

A. I asked them where they are going on their holidays.

B. I asked them where are they going on their holidays.

C. I asked them where they were going on their holidays.

D. I asked them where were they going on their holidays.

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.

What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic.

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin.

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular.

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals.

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.

What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic.

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin.

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular.

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals.

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.

What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals

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.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs.

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition.

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz.

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians.

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.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs.

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition.

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz.

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians.

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.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians

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.

Which of the following is true of standard usage?

A. It can be used in formal or informal settings.

B. It is only understood be the upper classes.

C. It limited to written language.

D. It is constantly changing.