Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one suitable word.

      Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (15 pts)

Television owes its origin to many inventors. But it was the single–minded determination of an amateur inventor, John Logie Baird, that led ---(1)--- the first live television broadcast.

Born in Scotland in 1888 and educated in Glasgow, John Logie Baird earned a living ---(2)--- a razor–blade salesman. In the 1890s Guillermo Marconi showed that sound could ---(3)--- sent by radio waves. Baird became convinced that a similar system could transmit a picture. He spent most of his spare time ---(4)--- on his ideas in his tiny workshop without ---(5)--- commercial support. He ---(6)--- to use his ---(7)--- earnings to continue his research. In 1924, Baird successfully transmitted the general outline of a figure over more ---(8)--- three metres. He continued to experiment and ---(9)--- October 25, 1925 transmitted a recognisable image of a doll. He ran ---(10)--- to the office on the ground floor and persuaded one of the office boys to come upstairs. The boy became the first living image ---(11)--- by television.

Overnight, Baird became famous and the money ---(12)--- he needed to continued his research was at ---(13)--- made available. In 1927 he made a transmission from London to Glasgow and in 1928 he made ---(14)--- from London to New York. He continued experimenting and ---(15)--- the rest of his life exploring the possibility of colour television.

Fill each of the blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word.

     Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (15 pts)

He was born in a very poor part of London. His father was a comedian and his mother worked (1) a dancer and singer. However, (2) of them was very successful, so the family had very (3) money. At one time they were (4) poor that he and his brother had to share one pair of shoes, and they had to take turns wearing them. The first time he himself earned money (5) dancing and singing, he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved (6) was working in the theatre.

When he was about 15 he joined a travelling theatre company and went on trips to America. On (7) such tour he was offered a part in a film, so he went to Hollywood, (8) he eventually became both an actor and a film director. He was known to be a perfectionist, and sometimes (9) the other actors repeat a scene many times (10) he was finally satisfied with it.

Many people found him difficult and someone accused him of (11) mean, but it was really his early experiences of poverty (12) made him careful with his money. He died in Switzerland in 1977, (13) the age of 88. (14) is now a statue of him in Leicester Square, London, the city of his (15) and early upbringing. His name was Charlie Chaplin.

Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)

Cities have a long history. There were cities in Asia and Africa seven thousand years __(1)__, and some cities in Europe __(2)__ histories of two thousand years. However, only a __(3)__ cities in America are more than two hundred years old. Most ancient cities began __(4)__ centers of trade. People have always __(5)__ cities on rivers, lakes, or oceans. At that time most transportation __(6)__ to be by boat and ship, so more trade was possible in cities near good __(7)__ transportation. Newer cities are near __(8)__ or highways for the same reason. Some inland cities are not near waterways, and they have grown mostly since airplanes made them __(9)__ to reach. In modern times cities have grown very __(10)__ in places where there are large industries.

III. Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)

The cinema today is a favorite place of …1… to most people, young and old. Hundreds of people …2… the cinema today.

There are many …3… that we can learn from our visit to the cinema. The …4… that we see in the cinema often show us many useful things. They show …5… people in other lands live and think. Sometimes they also show how people in the past lived and …6… . There are also pictures which show many things about  the world of birds and animals. Some pictures, …7…, sometimes spoil the minds of  people, especially those of small boys and girls. Pictures …8… show how people steal, kill, or kidnap, for example, have done a lot of harm. But these same pictures also show how, in the …9…, the criminals are caught and punished, and many people have learnt to obey the law, as a result. Thus, whether such pictures are good or bad …10… on what lesson the person has learnt from them.

1. _____________             4. _____________             7. _____________             10. _____________

2. _____________             5. _____________             8. _____________

3. _____________             6. _____________             9. _____________

III. Fill each of the blanks with one suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (10 pts)

One of the worst journeys I have ever experienced occurred a few weeks ago. I had booked a cheap flight to Switzerland so the ticket could not be changed …(1)… any way. …(2)… I missed the flight, I would not be …(3)… to use the ticket for any alternative journey.

When I reached the railway station, I was told that all the trains were running late; this meant I would …(4)… the connecting train for the airport. A loud-speaker announcement helpfully informed us that an extra train would be provided, so we need …(5)… worry. Nothing could have been further from the truth. The extra train did not arrive. I inquired about buses, but the last one for the airport had left! There was only one solution; I …(6)… to take a taxi. Dragging my suitcases behind me I hurried outside and found a taxi. 'It's a long way. It'll …(7)… you a lot,' the taxi driver warned me. I knew that, but the taxi fare would be cheaper …(8)… having to buy another plane ticket.

We arrived at the airport with about twenty minutes to spare. I jumped out, looked in my bag …(9)… my purse and to my horror discovered it was missing! The taxi driver was pleasant but firm. My suitcases were locked in the boot and there they would stay …(10)… I found a way of paying him. Of course, I never caught my plane.

PART 1: WORD FORMATION (15 pts)
Q36-Q40: Complete the blank in each of the following sentences with the correct form of the word
given in brackets after each. The first sentence is given as an example. Write your answers on the
answer sheet provided.
Example: The beauty of the sunset took my breath away. (beautiful)
Q36: There are four apps that seem to be the main potential threats to Tik Tok’s ________, each with
different audiences, features and challenges. (dominate)
Q37: It is stated by the coal industry that carbon-capture technology is unproven and would make it
___________ to build new plants. (economic)
Q38: _________customer analysis showed that our products were too expensive. (lose)
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Q39: This little village of Kamsk lies, like an island, habitable and healthy, in the middle of the
__________ district. (habitat)
Q40: Animals in________ should be allowed to feed on prey like those they would find in the wild.
(capture)

III. Fill each gap with a suitable preposition. Write your answers in the spaces provided.(10 pts)

1.    Are you certain ________________ the result of your exam?

2.    I am still doubtful ________________ the accuracy of the information he’s given us.

3.    We have to teach children to be obedient ________________ their parents and teachers.

4.    Are you pleased ________________ your new hairstyle?

5.    I am certain that he is innocent ________________ the crime.

6.    Young children are very sensitive ________________ cold.

7.    Do you have any objection ________________ my request?

8.    My brother and I have a lot ________________ common.

9.    The car was so expensive. It was ________________ my reach.

10. Are you acquainted ________________ the girl standing over there?

11. I’m too busy to deal ________________ the problem now.

12. ________________ general, our plan has been a great success.

13. Everyone was surprised ________________ the referee's decision.

14. Now that he’s got a good job, he is independent ________________ his parents.

15. At the moment I’m writing a report ________________ the influence of air pollution.

16. Can you distinguish ________________ a Chinese girl and a Japanese girl?

17. The police are trying to bring the situation ________________ control.

18. The government have done a lot to find a solution ________________ the problem of unemployment.

19. Our environment is ________________ great danger now, and needs much more protection.

20. ________________ the end, he decided to change his job.

X. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the space provided. (2,0 points)                       

Vietnam is in the South- East Asia. It has (1) _____­­­­­____ of beautiful mountains, rivers and beaches. (2) _____­­­­­­­­____ are two long (3) __________ in Vietnam: the Red River in the north and the Mekong River in the (4) ____­­­­­­­_____. The Mekong River is the (5) _________river in the South- East Asia and of course it is longer

(6) _________the Red River. The Mekong River starts in Tibet and (7) __________to the Bien Dong. Phanxipang is (8) _________ highest mountain in Vietnam. It’s 3,143 meters (9) ________. Vietnam also (10) ______many nice beaches such as Sam Son, Do Son, Nha Trang, Vung Tau.

I. Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank.

    Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university --(1)--? Do I leave and start work or begin a training --(2)--?” The decision is yours, but it may be --(3)-- remembering two things: there is more unemployment --(4)-- those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right --(5)-- will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go --(6)-- into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will --(7)-- you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn --(8)-- you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is --(9)-- possibility. In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as --(10)-- practical work experience.

1.       A. term                    B. class                      C. school                   D. course

2.       A. necessary          B. important               C. worth                    D. useful

3.       A. of                        B. through                  C. among                  D. between

4.       A. skills                   B. interests                C. habits                    D. arts

5.       A. instant                B. just                        C. straight                 D. direct

6.       A. help                    B. make                     C. give                       D. let

7.       A. while                   B. what                      C. where                   D. which

8.       A. another               B. always                   C. also                       D. again

9.       A. doing                  B. getting                   C. making                  D. taking