Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

6.  My sister usually __________ a little weight over Christmas.

       A. gains                          B. earns                        C. gets                          D. takes

7. Not only __________ running, but he went to the gym as well.

       A. had he gone              B. he had gone            C. did he go                 D. he went

8. She is not happy about the situation and is going to ________ steps to improve it.

       A. make                          B. do                             C. take                          D. follow

9. Some children find __________ to concentrate over long periods of time.

       A. difficulty in              B. difficulty                C. difficult                   D. it difficult

10. This magazine article has to do __________ environmental problems.

       A. with                            B. up                             C. out                           D. on

Each of the following sentences has one word/ phrase that is not correct. Identify and correct it. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences. Indicate your answer by
writing A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (0.4pt/each)
1. We sometimes ...................... to the National Museum, but I’m not really interested in old things.
A. goes                        B. go                           C. are going                             D. have gone
2. She is too busy to think of any kind of entertainment. She ...................... goes out with her friends.
A. hardly                     B. always                    C. usually                                D. regularly
3. The kids ...................... for their dad to take them home, but he hasn’t arrived yet.
A. waiting                   B. wait                        C. waited                                D. are waiting
4. He ...................... at the meeting on Monday because he was away on business.
A. didn’t                     B. wasn’t                     C. hasn’t                                  D. isn’t
5. How fast .......................... when the accident happened?
A. did he drive            B. was he driving        C. he was driving                    D. is he driving
6. What time _________ work? At 5.00
A. are you usually finish                                 B. you usually finish
C. usually you finish                                       D. do you usually finish
7. It was a sad story ...................... it had a happy ending.
A. because                   B. so                            C. although                             D. when
8. Who ...................... to Italy last year?
A. did go with            B. went with you        C. you went with                    D. you did go with
9. He stood up immediately. .................. , he ran after the girl.
A. After                      B. Next that                C. After that                           D. After then
10. My father is standing next to me in the picture. He is quite short and a bit ....................
A. medium weight      B. extra weight           C. overweight                         D. heavy weight
11. My brother is very .................... . He enjoys giving things to people.
A. mean                       B. funny                      C. generous                             D. talkative
12. My baby girl always thinks she is a princess. She wears lots of sparkling necklaces around her neck and
............... around her wrist.
A. rings                       B. scarves                    C. bracelets                             D. socks
13. They spent the morning .................... the museum.
A. in                            B. at                            C. in front                               D. on
14. What kind of presents did you often get .................. Christmas when you were small?
A. on                           B. in                            C. at                                        D. of
15. The best moment to enjoy in my life was when I ................... on Australian Bondi beach.
A. sunbathed               B. swam                      C. went skiing                         D. sightseeing
16. I’d love to travel and explore the world but until now I have never gone..................
A. abroad                    B. shopping                 C. cycling                                D. sailing
17. I’d like to .................. Rosie out to dinner at the weekend, but I’m afraid she will refuse.
A. meet                       B. get                          C. invite                                  D. have
18. If you don’t mind, please ............... me your home phone number, so I can contact you in the evening.
A. take                        B. have                        C. give                                     D. get
19. We ............... a wonderful evening on Saturday. It was a great party.
A. were                       B. had                         C. got                                      D. took
20. (At a hotel): ‘I have a problem with the Wi-fi in my room. I can’t get a signal.’
‘I’m sorry, sir. I’ll .................... to IT.’
A. put you through     B. send you up            C. call you                               D. talk to you

Part 1: (10 points) Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of the following
sentences. Write your answers in the space provided.
1. He lost control of the car and drove _____ the river.
A. on B. into C. in D. over
2. It will be easier to read if you ________ the lights.
A. switch B. switch on C. switch over D. switch in
3. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for _______________.
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check-up
4. If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live ______ free.
A. for B. of C. at D. out
5. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ______ your television set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. exchange
6. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
7. “What a lovely house you have!” – “___________”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. You’re welcome!
C. Of course, it’s costly D. No problem
8. . ………….my sisters and brothers, I’d like to thank for your warm reception.
A. Instead of B. On behalf of C. On account of D. In front of
9. We will wait until he shows up. What does ‘shows up’ mean?
A. appears B. answers C. speaks D. finishes
10. ................weather! We can't go out for a walk now.
A. How terrible B. What terrible C. How a terrible D. What a terrible
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2: (15 points) If a line is correct, put a(v) in your answer box. If there is an extra word in
a line, write it in your answer box.
Li
ne

Wake up to milk Your answers

0 Delivered in daily to your door by your milkman, In
00 come rain or shine, milk provides a remarkable ˅
1 cocktail of protein, vitamins, minerals and
2 energy for your whole of family, from the

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3 youngest to the most oldest. Milk is a delicious,
4 nourishing drink for everyone - not only children.
5 And because of our needs change as we grow
6 older, there is a type of milk for every one member
7 of your family. It’s a refreshing, healthy drink
8 that the dentist will be approve of. There's
9 nothing to beat milk; drink it like plain or as
10 a milk shake flavored with fresh fruit, chocolate
11 or fruit yoghurt. There are also such many ways
12 to drink milk, so it’s no any wonder its popularity
13 never dies. Milk in a bottle is the more “greenest”
14 way to buy it because milk they bottles are generally
15 re-used for between twelve and forty times.
Part 3: (6 points). Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when
this is necessary.
1. The forecast said there was a high ____________ (LIKELY) of rain this weekend.
2. Litter is often a problem in ___________ (RESIDENT) areas.
3. According to ___________________ (ENVIRONMENT), we could be facing a crisis
within fifty years.
4. The giant panda is _________________ (DANGER) because its habitat is being destroyed.
5. We didn’t enjoy our walk because it was absolutely ____________ (FREEZE)
6. With the increase in our mortgage rate, we will be forced to ____________. (ECONOMY)
Your answers:
1 2 3
4 5 6
B. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (11 points) Read the text and do the tasks below.
TEEN credit

Your buying and spending needs are growing; your income isn’t; so where do you get the extra
cash? For many, the answer lies in credit cards, but is credit card the right solution for teenagers?
Teen now asked two young people for their opinions:
I think it would be great if I could have a credit card, but I don’t dare ask my parents for one. They
think that if I had a credit card I would develop irresponsible spending habits. I suppose that
they’re right in a way. It might be more tempting to go on a shopping spree if I had a credit card. I
work part time during the school year, though, and I’m also getting a summer job, so I don’t think
it would be too difficult for me to pay off my card. Still, my parents worry that I’ll end up owing
money to the bank.

I don’t believe a teenager having a credit card is a very good idea. I’ve read in the papers about
working people who run up huge personal debts and are unable to repay them. How are teens that
have a limited income expected to handle such financial responsibility? I think credit cards would
only encourage them to spend more money than they earn. Teens should open a savings account at
a bank from which they would be able to withdraw the exact amount they need to cover their
Josh, 17

Patricia, 18

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expenses. If a teen really wanted a card, they could ask their bank to issue a prepaid one. These are
cards that you just top up with money and use like a regular card. So, you can only use it as long as
you have money!

Task 1: Mark the following statements T (true), F (false) or NM (not mentioned)
1. Josh’s parents think he’s too young to have a credit card.
2. Josh believes he might spend more money if he had a card.
3. Patricia has read about teens who can’t pay off their debts.
4. Patricia believes savings account would help teens manage their money more easily.
5. Patricia is against the idea of prepaid credit card.
Task 2: Complete the sentences. You must use between FOUR and FIVE words
1. Josh’s parents are against the idea of Josh having a credit card because they think he
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Josh believes that he would spend a lot if ………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Josh feels he would be able to ……………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Patricia feels credit cards make teenagers ………………………………………………
5. According to Patricia, teens should have a savings account which they could use to ….
………………………………………………………......... need to cover their expenses.
6. Patricia finds prepaid cards handy because ………………………………………………
………………………………………………...........................as long as you have money.
Part 2: (10 points) Fill ONE suitable word into each of the numbered blanks in the following
passage. Write your answers in the space provided.
The Sydney opera house is located in Sydney, Australia. Visitors travel (1)_____ all over
the world to enjoy performances that range from opera and ballet to theatre (2)_____.live musical
productions. There (3)_____ even special programs for children that include dancing, music and
theatre. For many people, just visiting The Sydney Opera House is entertaining. It is (4) _____
impressive piece of architecture and visitors can spend hours just walking around (5)_____.
Guided tours are available that take you behind-the-scene in the world famous Concert Hall or
Opera Theatre.
John Utzon, (6) _____ young architect from Denmark, designed the building. He entered a
contest in 1956 to design a concert hall in Sydney and (7) _____ announced the winner in 1957.
The unique design caused many difficulties and the Opera House was not completed (8)
_____1973. Fortunately, the building became a huge success and is now considered (9) _____
many to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
The Sydney Opera House (10) _____ earned a reputation as a world–class performing arts
centre and is a proud symbol of Sydney.
Your anwers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8 9. 10.
Part 3. (10 points) Read the text and choose the best answer
SUNDAY: A DAY OF REST

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For many Americans, Sunday is a day of rest. After a busy week of business transactions and work
routines, it is a day to pause and focus on faith and family. However, it is not a day to waste away
by doing nothing. It is a day for many to attend church and to worship with their local community.
This notion is based on the Biblical account of creation when God created the world in six days
and rested on the seventh. For this reason, one day is set aside during the week as a day of rest and
worship. On Sunday most department stores and business are closed for the day and only places of
entertainment and culture may be open to the public.
Sometimes when we read the newspapers and watch TV, we get the false impression that
American is an amoral society where people have no respect for family and religious values. This
concept is often exploited by tabloid papers and the foreign press but nothing could be further
from the truth. In spite of the apparent carefree attitude sometimes projected by the press, many
Americans, especially those living in the rural areas and the deep south, are very traditional in their
approach to life, family and religion. Sundays for them still become a time to attend their local
church and to meet with their fellow parishioners. The church service becomes for them the center
of their day's activities.
At the church service, a choir composed of members from the community sings hymns and songs
and the preacher or minister delivers a sermon based on a passage from the Gospel. In some
Christian churches there is also a communion service where a ritual remembrance of the Last
Supper is reenacted in a fellowship which concludes the liturgy. After the service, which may last
as long as an hour, the members of the congregation along with their pastor may meet in the parish
hall to enjoy coffee and cake and to socialize together. This is also the time to exchange social
greetings and ideas with one another, to become informed of the needs of the community, and to
find out about the latest happenings in the parish.
Most churches may also distribute a small bulletin containing announcements of births, deaths and
marriages within the community. There may also be additional short notices of special meetings to
be held in the parish, such as choir rehearsals, senior citizen group activities and local scouting
events. Upcoming parish events sponsored by the church also get ample notice. Such events may
include a bake sale to collect money for shut-ins, a cook-out for the underprivileged in a local
park, or a holiday trip to a local resort for members of the parish council.
Belonging to a church is important to many Americans because it helps to bring people together
with others who share the same religious faith and family values.
It also helps to create a sense of the extended family and solidifies the community spirit and a
sense of personal belonging. On the remainder of this day of rest, families are merged into closely
knit units by getting together for a dinner at which one's own extended family is invited.
If one is not a regular churchgoer the day is still a chance to rest. It is spent visiting other relatives
or friends, going to parks or attending ball games, museums or concerts. It is a time to enrich one's
life through leisure and to prepare one's mind for the workweek to follow.
1. From where did Americans develop the concept of Sunday as a "Day of Rest"?
A. From the early settlers. B. From the Bible.
C. From the early pioneers D. From the Pilgrims.
2. Which public services are not opened or offered of Sundays in most of America?
A. Museums B. Theaters C. Banks D. Restaurants
3. Which of the following is true of American society?

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A. Most Americans they live in a violent country.
B. Many Americans have deep respect for traditional values.
C. Most Americans have a deep fear of God.
D. Most Americans believe they live in a violent and dangerous country.
4. From which sources do we often get the impression that the United States is a lawless society?
A. From returning visitors. B. From foreign tourists.
C. From the tabloid media. D. From novels and books.
5. Which does not usually occur at a Church service?
A. The choir sings. B. A sermon is delivered by the pastor.
C. A passage from the Bible is read. D. The congregation is segregated.
6. What is remembered at a Christian Communion service?
A. The importance of the present moment B. The Lord's Last supper.
C. The loss of loved ones. D. The future life to come.
7. What may occur after a Sunday church service?
A. People visit the graves of deceased relatives.
B. People hold picnics in the park.
C. There is a small social gathering of the community.
D. People return directly home with their families.
8. Which of the following may NOT be included in a Church bulletin?
A. Announcement of births and deaths.
B. Announcement of upcoming marriages.
C. Announcement of upcoming church events.
D. Want-ads for part-time jobs in the neighborhood.
9. Why is it important to belong to a church community in America?
A. It is important to be known and seen in the community.
B. It is important to "look good" in the community.
C. It is important for people of the same religion to come together to worship.
D. It is important to be saved from eternal damnation.
10. What is NOT true about Sunday as a day of rest?
A. It is only for Christians.
B. It is a time to enrich one's life with spiritual values.
C. It is a day for everyone to enjoy and relax.
D. It is a time to spend with family and friends.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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C. WRITING

Part 1: (5 points) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Use the word given and other words to complete each sentence. You must use between
TWO and FIVE words. Do not change the word given.
1. I don’t like your criticizing me all the time. (CRITICIZE)
I wish _______________________________ all the time
2. Taking out a private pension scheme will benefit you. (INTEREST)
It is ___________________________________ out a private pension scheme.
3. People say that Bali is a beautiful island. (SAID)
It is ______________________________ is a beautiful island.
4. My parents don’t mind you staying with us after the concert. (HAPPY)
My parents _____________________________ stay with us after the concert.
5. As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer. (USED)
As a boy, he ______________________________ churchgoer.

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Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Two  of  the  most  important  holidays  in  the  United  state  are  Independence  day  and  Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from   Britain.  Most  towns,  big  or  small,  celebrate  the  fourth  of  July  with  parades  and  fireworks.  Families (25)______with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (26)____people give thanks to the harvest.  Most families (27)_____a large dinner with roast turkey. (28)________. Independence Day and Thanksgiving are national holidays

Question 25: A. celebrating           B. celebration           C. celebrate               D. celebrated

Question 26: A. where                    B. when                      C. which                    D. in which

Question 27: A. have                      B. buy                        C. help                       D. take

Question 28: A. Besides                 B. Both                       C. Either                    D. Nor

I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box. (20 points)

1. The children…………………………..to the zoo on summer holiday.

A. were enjoyed taken                                                   B. enjoyed being taken                                  

C. were enjoyed taking                                      D. enjoyed taking

2. John …………his job last month and since then he …………….out of work.

A. lost/was                     B. has lost/has been     C. was lost/is               D. lost/has been

3. It isn’t worth…………that river because it is so polluted.

A. fishing                       B. go fishing               C. to fish                     D. fish

4. They ………….. from Canada to America to find jobs.

A. started                       B. demonstrated         C. delivered                D. emigrated

5. The package containing books and records…………..last week.

A. is delivered               B. are delivered            C. was delivered         D. were delivered

6. It took him ages to ............. living in the new town.

A. used to                      B. get used to              C. use to                      D. agree.

7. The flowers……………………in red paper have been sold to a young lady.

A. wrap                          B. to wrap                   C. wrapped                 D. were wrapping

8. Farmers use vegetable matter and animal dung to make………………….. .

A. compost                     B. garbage                   C. glassware                D. floor coverings

9. Some people are very selfish. They only think of................................

A. himself                      B. . themselves            C. ourselves                 D. itself

10. ‘Which girl is Mary?’ -  ‘She’s the one with…………… hair’

A. long curly black         B. curly long black     C. long black curly      D. curly black long

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

     Dear Mr. Thompson,

     I would like to apologize to you (23) …………….. in your class during the exam yesterday. I am so sorry that I looked in my textbook while I was taking the test. I feel terrible about (24) ……………. on the test. I know that this is not an acceptable excuse, but I did not have enough time to study for the test because I had a basketball game the night before it. I was so tired that, (25) …………, I took a shower and went to bed (26) ……………. When I woke up, I remembered the test and tried to study. However, I managed to do that for only fifteen minutes.                                                                 

     Still, there is no justification for cheating, and I will accept (27) …………… you give me without any complaint. I will also do my best to work hard in your class and to be as good a student as possible for the remainder of the semester.

     Sincerely,

     Peter Wilson

23. A. with the action     B. for my actions      C. by my action             D. at the action

24. A. completing          B. researching           C. practicing       D. cheating

25. A. the moment I arrived home            B. momentarily arriving at my home

      C. to arrive in a moment at my home         D. I arrived home in a moment

26. A. apparently           B. decisively          C. immediately           D. dramatically

27. A. whoever punishes                                 B. whatever punishment

      C. whichever punishes                               D. however punished

I. READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (19) …………….. and quietness, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (20) …………………... They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (21) ……………….. they need it. Their life, however, can be boring and they may be isolated, which is serious problem (22) ……………… they are ill or want to take children to school. The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not only have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in hurry and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

Question 19. A. quietly B. peaceful C. peace D. quiet

Question 20. A. hurried B. hurrying C. hurriedly D. hurry

Question 21. A. what B. when C. which D. that

Question 22. A. unless B. although C. because D. if

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

The country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from one another. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church yard, where people are buried. The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have running water brought through pipes into each house. Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops.

Question 23. When do city people often go to the country?

A. At the weekends.

B. All the year round.

C. At Christmas.

D. . The summer holidays.

Question 24. What is the advantage of city people when they have a cottage built in the

village?

A. They can have their houses rented.

B. They can go to the country at weekends.

C. They can go to the country when they are busy.

D. They can go to the country whenever they can find the time.

Question 25. What is NOT mentioned in the life of English villages?

A. The village green

B. Running water

C. The church

D. The Internet

Question 26. What can villagers do when their villages are close to small towns?

A. They can go there to buy cheaper things.

B. They can go there to buy whatever they want.

C. They can go there to buy luxury goods.

D. They can go there to buy what is not found in the village shops.

Part 4. Error Identification (5 pts)

Write the letter A, B, C, or D in the corresponding numbered box provided    to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

1.       In addition to cutting hair, barbers in Europe during the Middle Ages had the special function A                 B

 of performing surgery and they pulled teeth. C                           D

2.       Drawn by the large crowd gathering in the park, the curious jogger standing listening to the A                                        B                                        C

heated argument b etween the two men.

D

3.      In the 15th century, careers in medicine and law were prestigious, but it did not require

A                             B                               C

practitioners to hold college degrees.

D

4.       No doubt t here will be great surprise tomorrow when the chief financial officer, one of the A            B

firm’s m

ost trusted employees, announce her resignation. C                   D

5.       Behind the women’s gym is the offices for part-time and assistant coaches. A            B                                    C                  D