SECTION 3. READING:
I. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answer in the numbered box. (2.0 points)
In Canada and the United States, (1) _________ of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on October 31st. It’s a day (2) _________ some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may dress up to look (3) _________ an animal, a person from a book or movie or a famous person from history. In some places, children go to school in (4) _________ Halloween costumes. After dark, many young children (5) _________ on their costumes and visit their neighbors. They knock on the (6) _________ and shout “Trick or treat!”. Then the neighbors (7) _________ them some candy, and the children go on to the (8) _________ house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. (9) _________ are usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or (10) _________ unusual costume.
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer A, B, C or D in the numbered box. (2.0 points)
Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) ________ I was a little girl and finally, (2) ________ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ________ much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales and Scotland and even (4) ________ a site trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful (5) ________ the last.
The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) ________. The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.
Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”. I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) ________, get a chance to see all the (8) ________ famous places.
After (9) ________ of days in London we traveled to south of England stopping to vistit Stonehenge. If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ________ you to sites that can fill you in.
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1. A. for
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B. while
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C. since
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D. because
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2. A. on
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B. in
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C. at
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D. to
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3. A. spent
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B. took
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C. did
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D. used
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4. A. did
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B. got
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C. spent
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D. made
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5. A. then
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B. as
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C. with
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D. than
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6. A. interesting
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B. interested
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C. interest
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D. interestingly
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7. A. at first
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B. at all
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C. at least
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D. at that
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8. A. more
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B. much
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C. most
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D. many
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9. A. few
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B. some
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C. a couple
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D. little
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10. A. reach
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B. take
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C. make
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D. send
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SECTION 4. WRITING:
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 points)
1. I saw him come out of the house.
® He ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
® 13 is …...............……………………………….……………………………….……………………...
3. Are you going to plant more trees in that region?
® Are ....………………………………………………………….………………………..……………
4. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.
® I’m very sad not …………………….…………………………………………….………………….
5. Nam is so intelligent that he can answer all my questions.
® Nam is .………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. “ Can you lend me some money? “ Henry said to Susan.
® Henry .…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Both of the chairs are uncomfortable.
® Neither of .……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. The question is very difficult. I can’t understand it.
® The question is too .…………………………………………………………………………………
9. I haven’t met him for two years.
® It’s .………………………………………………………………………………............……
10. The film’s ending is dramatic.
® The film. .……………………………………………………………………………………………
II. For each of the sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, using the word given in bold. This word must not be altered in any way. (1.0 point)
1. It isn’t necessary to book tickets for the show in advance. (need)
® You…………………………………………………………….......... tickets for the show in advance.
2. It’s unusual for Lan to get angry with her staff. (hardly)
® Lan……………………………………………………..............………..… temper with her staff.
3. Jane’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race. (prevented)
® Jane’s training accident …………………………………………………………….. part in the race.
4. To Alan’s amazement, the passport office was closed when he arrived. (find)
® Alan ………………………………………… the passport office was closed when he arrived.
5. I’d prefer you to start work next week. (rather)
® I ……………………………………………..………….. work next week.
III. With the words and phrases provided, make all the changes and additions necessary to produce correct sentences. (1.0 point)
1. Since / beginning / course / I / never / be/ late / class.
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2. It / embarrassing / enter / classroom / after / lesson / start.
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3. He / studying medicine / want / be / doctor.
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4. Peter / look / for / better / job / because / not / earn / much / at / the / moment.
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5. I / invite / her birthday party / last week.
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