Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 28 to Question 50. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28

In the late 1930s, a group of leading American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (28) ___________. Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it proved nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the banks of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly distinguishable in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (29) ___________ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before coming to light 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (30) ___________ to experts. There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur behavior, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct evidence of how dinosaurs actually moved. Scientists have used these and (31) ___________ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (32) ___________.

A. observation

B. finds

C. finding

D. surveys

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 28 to Question 50. Fill in the appropriate word in question 30

In the late 1930s, a group of leading American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (28) ___________. Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it proved nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the banks of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly distinguishable in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (29) ___________ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before coming to light 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (30) ___________ to experts. There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur behavior, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct evidence of how dinosaurs actually moved. Scientists have used these and (31) ___________ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (32) ___________.

A. costly

B. rare

C. invaluable

D. unique

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 28 to Question 50. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28

In the late 1930s, a group of leading American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (28) ___________. Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it proved nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the banks of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly distinguishable in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (29) ___________ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before coming to light 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (30) ___________ to experts. There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur behavior, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct evidence of how dinosaurs actually moved. Scientists have used these and (31) ___________ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (32) ___________.

A. bunches

B. herds

C. sets

D. masses

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 28 to Question 50. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

In the late 1930s, a group of leading American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (28) ___________. Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it proved nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the banks of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly distinguishable in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (29) ___________ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before coming to light 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (30) ___________ to experts. There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur behavior, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct evidence of how dinosaurs actually moved. Scientists have used these and (31) ___________ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (32) ___________.

A. different

B. the others

C. other

D. another

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 28 to Question 50. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29

In the late 1930s, a group of leading American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (28) ___________. Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it proved nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the banks of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly distinguishable in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (29) ___________ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before coming to light 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (30) ___________ to experts. There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur behavior, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct evidence of how dinosaurs actually moved. Scientists have used these and (31) ___________ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (32) ___________.

A. thank

B. result

C. owe

D. derive

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.

Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the earth. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America. Besides the interesting fact that the dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs were found together. This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs. The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone.

The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely related to it as a fox would be to a dog. It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog.

The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago. With needle-shaped noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely.

The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidence that it was the largest _________?

A. carnivorous dinosaur                             

B. dinosaur ever

C. South American dinosaur                      

D. herbivorous dinosaur

Listen to a dialogue between two teenagers. For each question, write the correct speaker: Matthew (M) or Scarlett (S). Make a note of the words that helped you to decide on the answers.

Which person

1. is in the city centre?

2. recently finished some exams?

3. is not confident about finding the restaurant alone?

4. is likely to be late?

5. wants a new phone?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the earth. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America. Besides the interesting fact that the dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs were found together. This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs. The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone.

The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely related to it as a fox would be to a dog. It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog.

The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago. With needle-shaped noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely.

Question 42: The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is   ________.

A. closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex

B. not closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex

C. not closely related to Giganotosaurus

D. closely related to the large cat family

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.

Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the earth. The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America. Besides the interesting fact that the dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs were found together. This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs. The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone.

The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely related to it as a fox would be to a dog. It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog.

The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago. With needle-shaped noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely.

The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is _______

A. closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex.            

B. not closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex.

C. not closely related to Giganotosaurus             

D. closely related to  the large cat family

read the passage below and decide which option best fits each space
Last year I ... on a home stay to the United States. I lived ... the Johnsons in California. When I ... there, I went to school with my American sister, Julie. At first,speaking English ... day was hard. I was homesick. But then I started to enjoy my home stay. English was ... School ... fun. I liked with the Johnsons. During Spring vacation, we went ... a camping trip. Now I am back hime with my parent. I often write ... my American family and they write to me. Next year the Johnsons are ... to visit me.