5. The population of the town can be divided into three main ______________.

A. gangs B. tribes C. lists D. groups

6. ____________refers to the existence of different plants and animals in a place.

A. Resources B. Existence C. Biodiversity D. Marine

7. The turtle has a long life _________________.

A. age B. span C. expectancy D. Both B and C

8. The case is still under ___________________

A. investigate B. investigated C. investigator D. investigation

9. The whale is a(n) _______________species.

A. endanger B. dangerous C. endangered D. endangering

10. Strong _________________are dangerous for swimmers.

A. seas B. rivers C. climates D. currents

11. It is important to ________________a reasonable level of fitness.

A. control B. maintain C. keep D. B and C

12. We would stay at home __________________.

A. if it were snowing C. if it is going to snow

B. if it would snow D. if it will snow.

13. I am sure that Nam would go to the cinema with you ____________.

A. if you ask him C. if you asked him

B. if you will ask him D. if you would ask him

14. I will never talk to you again _____________you apologize me___________ your being so rude.

A. if / for B. unless / for C. or / of D. whether / of

15. The whale feeds by opening its mouth wide, waiting for masses of shrimps-like animals called

_____________.

A. crabs B. shrimps C. starfish D. krill

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question

9: You will have much more free time ... each member in your family shares the housework.

A. but for B. unless C.provided D.otherwise

10: He works hard but he finds it difficult to ... ends meet.

 A .do B.take C.make D.have 

13. If you live in an extended family, you ... by your grandparents

A. would be looked after  B.will be looked after C.will look after D.will looked after

14: By the time I .....  to buy this house, I had consulted an expert

A.have decided B.decided C.will decide D.decide

15. What would you do if you ... to promote

A.offered  B.were offered C.had offered D.offer

16. Nowadays both husband and wife should.... hands to support the family

A.lend B.give C.join D.shake

 17. This company would have been bankrupt ... foreign countries'investment. 

A.suppose that B.but for C.otherwise D.unless 

18. .....  young children be looked after carefully, they will be always optimistic

A.should B.had C.were D.if

21. She got a bit hot under the ... when a colleague started criticised her work 

A.forehead B.collar C.pillow D.hand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

“Would you like me to send this package for you?” – “___________”

A. That would be nice. Any problems?

B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind. 

C. I’m sorry, but here you are

D. No, thanks. I’m really busy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges

Peter: "Hi, David, do you think it's possible for you to have a talk sometime today?"

-David: “_____”.

A. I'd love to, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today.

B. No more time for me. I have to work with my boss.

C. I wish I had been free yesterday to have time with you.

D. Excuse me; however, I'm so busy all day from morning.

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.

“I apologize for keeping you waiting for 2 hours. My car broke down on the way” – “_______”

A. Your apology is accepted.

B. It’s my pleasure.

C. Thank you.

C. You are welcome.

In this part of the test you must choose the words or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences . ( 10ms)

1. take a taxi, you’ll be late for the lecture.

           A. Unless you               B. If you not                C. Because of      D. For you

2.  the cold weather, she wasn’t wearing a coat.

          A. Although                   B. Because                  C. Since                D. In spite of

3. John can’t make a ………..to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a

              house and a car

           A. decide                       B. decision                  C. decisive            D. decisively

4. When you see your friend off at the station, you say: “………………….!”

           A. Lucky you             B. Good night    C. Have a good journey   D. You’re welcome

5. He came home late, so I asked him where …………….

            A. he had been             B. has he been              C. he has been      D. had he been

6. He’s accustomed to …………….to music before bedtime.

            A. listen                       B. listened                    C. listening             D. be listening

7. He drank ……………coffee that he couldn’t  sleep last night.

            A. so                            B. so much                   C. so many              D. a lot of

8. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

            A. help                        B. prepared                   C. be busy               D. attempt

9. Mary always takes great care …………her children.

           A. for                           B. of                              C. to                        D. with

10. All traffic laws ……………

           A. is observed         B. had better observe C. must have observed   D. must be observed 

* Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

“I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?”

A. If you could open the door for me, it’s a wonder. 

B. Is it possible for me to open the door for you? 

C. Would you mind opening the door for me? 

D. I ordered you to open the door.

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.

19. Teddy: “I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long”

      Maria: “_______________”

A. Don’t apologize. I’ve just arrived here.                   B. You’re welcome

C. It doesn’t matter. Thank you                                   D. My pleasure. Don’t worry about it

20. John: Congratulations on your winning.

      Mary: ______ .

A. You’re welcome                                                       B. That’s very kind of you

C. No, thanks                                                                D. Yes, of course

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

21. He is fortunate to get help and support from his friends when living far from home.

A. rich                                B. lucky                              C. wealthy                          D. good

22. Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.

A. renovated                      B. demolished                    C. remodeled                     D. built

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

23. Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectation from their parents and teachers.

A. relaxation                      B. nervousness                   C. emotion                         D. Stress

24. Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.

A. praised                          B. blamed                          C. accused                         D. commented

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 32

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your fears. For some reason people imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31)________. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job enjoyable.

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression. So (32)________ neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Prepare for questions that are certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most important quality a good nurse should have? Apart from nursing, what other careers have you considered? What are your interest and hobbies?

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to talk about the sort of books you like. (33)________, do not learn all your answers off (34)________ heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being, not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax and are yourself, the more (35) ________ you are to succeed.

A. wear

B. dress 

C. put on

D. have on