Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (1.0 point)

Question 26: Tim: Let^’s go for a drink. ~ John: ______________

A. Yes, please                  B. You^’re  welcome             C. It ^‘s all right       D. That^’s a good idea  

Question 27: Tom: What about meeting at the school gate at eight? ~ Mary: Good!__________

A. See you then                 B.I will see you             C. Glad to see you                   D. I see

Question 28: Laura: “Would you mind closing the window, Ben? It’s getting cold.”  

                       Ben: “________.”

  A. No, of course not       B. Yes, I would    

C. Thanks. It’s really encouraging       D. No, thanks  

Question 29: Veronica: “What a lovely dress you are wearing!” Kate: “________.”

  A. Of course. It’s costly     B. No, thanks      

C. Thanks for your nice compliment    D. That’s a good idea

Question 30: Son: “Why don’t we go fishing this afternoon?”      Father: “________.”

  A. Yes, I would       B. Glad you enjoyed it  

C. The traffic is not too bad, I think   D. That’s a good idea    

C. READING

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. (1.0 point)

    In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles _____(31). It is called the Great Wall of China. It winds uphill the down, through valleys and mountains. Every inch of this 1,500 miles wall ____(32) made by hand.

The people of China made it to keep______(33) their enemies. There are watch towers all along the way. The wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top. People cam walk along the top as if it were a road. It is said that it_____(34) ten years to build one part of this wall. No other defense line has ever been made as_____(35) as the Great Wall of China.

Question 31. A. long           B. length         C. lengthy                 D. lengthen 

Question 32. A. is               B. are             C. was                         D. were 

Question 33. A. off            B. out              C. in                           D. up 

Question 34. A. lasted          B. spent           C. made                    D. took  

Question 35. A. long         B. longer             C. longest                 D. length 

II. 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. (1.0 point)

       People who travel frequently on business or for pleasure often suffer some form of health problem, yet over half of these problems can easily be prevented. The most common ailment, a headache, can be avoided by talking along simple supply of aspirin or other pain reliever. Another common affliction is motion sickness caused by the constant movement of the vehicle. Ginger capsules, sold in most heath-food stores, have been found effective as a remedy.   Other familiar problems include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and insect bites, which can be controlled with the  use of a repellent spray or oinlment. For everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kid containing bandages and antiseptic cream is recommended.

Question 36: What is the best title for passage?

        A. Frequent travelers                                 B. Avoiding travel ailments

        C. Common health problems                 D. Travelling for business and pleasure

Question 37. According to the passage, travelers are most commonly bothered by______

        A. sunburn          B. motion sickness            C. insect bites         D. headache

Question 38. In line 5, the word ^‘affliction^” can best be replaced by________        A. result            B. experience               C. ailment           D .supply

Question 39. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?

         A. A moving vehicle            B. Pain-killers         C. Ginger capsules          D. A first-aid kit

Question 40.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to health problem

         A. sunscreen             B. cold cream             C. repellent              D. aspirin