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

Question 1: Hoa asked Nam                                                             .

A.  where he had gone the night before

B.  where had he gone the night before

C.  where he went the night before

D.  where he went last night

Question 2: You’ll probably come                    the problems of culture shocks when you study abroad.

A. up with                       B. up to                       C. down with                          D. up against

Question 3:                  , we tried our best to complete it.

A.  Difficult as the homework was

B.  As though the homework was difficult

C.  Thanks to the difficult homework

D.  Despite the homework was difficult

Question 4: We like                   policies.

A. American recent economic                                         B. recent American economic

C. recent economic American                                         D. economic recent American

Question 5: I                       the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents.

A. shouldn’t have watered                                              B. mustn’t have watered

C. can’t have watered                                                     D. needn’t have watered

Question 6: If Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he                       to take the entrance examination to the university.

A. would have been allowed                                          B. would have allowed

C. will have allowed                                                       D. would allow

Question 7: Let’s go to the library,                        ?

A. shall we                      B. will we                                C. would we               D. should we

Question 8: If I                 that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now.

A. would know               B. have known                        C. had known             D. knew

Question 9:                   in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought.

A. To discover                                         B. Discovered

C. Discovering                                        D. discover

Question 10: The scientists                   on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.

A. working                        B. worked                   C. are working            D. who working

Question 11: Susan rarely stays up late,                ?

A. is she                            B. isn’t she                  C. does she                 D. doesn’t she

Question 12: Why not                the meeting until Thursday morning?

A. postpone                     B. postponing              C. you postpone          D. do you postpone

Question 13: John congratulated us                our exam with high marks.

A. on passing                   B. for passing                          C. to pass                    D. on pass

Question 14: I                Lan since she went abroad.

A. wasn’t met                  B. hadn’t met              C. didn’t meet            D. haven’t met

Question 15: That carcinogenic substances                   in many common household items is well-known.

A. are contained              B. containing               C. are containing         D. contained

Question 16: As a small boy, he used to                  alone in the house for an hour or two.

A. being left                    B. leaving                    C. be left                     D. leave

Question 17: That style of dress        have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death.

A. must                            B. might                      C. can’t                       D. shouldn’t Question 18:                 here for hours and I feel tired

A. I had been standing    B. I have been standing

C. I have stood               D. I’m standing

Question 19: We intend to                  with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.

A. do in                           B. do down                 C. do up                      D. do away

Question 20:                  through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.

A. see                              B. seen                        C. seeing                     D. saw

Question 21: Billy was the youngest boy                 .

A. admit the club                                                            B. admitting the club

C. to be admitted to the club                                          D. admitted to the club

Question 22: Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours                  the airport.

A. in                                B. at                            C. from                       D. on

Question 23: Where’s that                 dress that your boyfriend gave you?

A. lovely long pink silk                                                                           B. lovely pink long silk

C. long pink silk lovely                                                                           D. pink long lovely silk

Question 24: Not only                the exam but she also got a scholarship.

A. has she passed            B. she has passed                    C. she passed              D. did she passed

Question 25: Sam’s uncle,                   is very rich, came to visit our orphanage.

A. that                             B. who                                    C. whom                     D. whose

Question 26: I have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup. - You                   . You just had your check-up last week!

A. don’t need to go         B. needn’t go                          C. didn’t need to go   D. needn’t have gone

Question 27: Could you stand                  for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?

A. up                               B. down                                  C. out                          D. in

Question 28: Many of the pictures                 from outer space are presently on display in the public library

A. sending                       B. sent                                     C. having sent             D. were sent

Question 29: Many people are still in                   habit of writing silly things in                public places.

A. the – the                     B. the - x                                 C. x - the                     D. x - x

Question 30: Some snakes lay eggs, but                   give birth to live offspring.

A. others                          B. the other                             C. other                       D. the others

 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.

Ambient divers are, unlike divers who go underwater in submersible vehicles of pressure resistant suits, exposed to the pressure and temperature of the surrounding ambient water. Of all types of diving, the oldest and simplest is free diving. Free divers may use no equipment at all, but most use a face mask, foot fins, and a snorkel. Under the surface, free divers must hold their breath. Most free divers can only descend 30 to 40 feet, but some skilled divers can go as deep as 100 feet.

Scuba diving provides greater range than free diving. The word scuba stands for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Scuba divers wear metal tanks with compressed air or other breathing gases. When using open-circuit equipment, a scuba diver simply breathes air form the tank through a hose and releases the exhaled air into the water. A closed-circuit breathing device, also called a rebreather, filters out carbon dioxide and other harmful gases and automatically adds oxygen. This enables the diver to breathe the same air over and over. In surface-supplied diving, divers wear helmets and waterproof canvas suits. Today, sophisticated plastic helmets have replaced the heavy copper helmets used in the past. These divers get their air from a hose connected to compressors on a boat. Surface-supplied divers can go deeper than any other type of ambient diver.

Question 1. Ambient divers are ones who               

A. can descend to extreme depths                              B. use submersible vehicles

C. use no equipment                                                   D. are exposed to the surrounding water

Question 2. According to the passage, a free diver may use any of the following EXCEPT

A. a rebreather                  B.                                      C.                                      D. a mask

Question 3. According to the passage, the maximum depth for free divers is around                

A. 40 feet                          B. 100 feet                        C. 200 feet                        D. 1,000 feet

Question 4. When using closed-circuit devices, divers             

A. exhale air into the water                                         B. hold their breath

C. breathe the same air over and over                        D. receive air from the surface

Question 5. What does the word "descend" in the paragraph probably mean?

A. move to a lower level                                             B. climb to a higher place

C. swim on the river bed                                            D. go up and down slowly

Question 6. The word "This" in bold in paragraph 2 refers to               .                .

A. filtering out carbon dioxide                                   B. adding oxygen

C. exhaling air into the water                                     D. filtering out harmful gases and adding oxygen.

Question 7. What are the helmets that surface-supplied divers use today made from, according to the

passage?

A. glass                             B. copper                           C. plastic                           D. canvas

. Tom was thought ________________ on the street by the robbers.

A. to attack                  B. attacked                   C. to have been attacked                      D. attacking

Read the following passage to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks .

There are several things to remember if you are (38)_______ for a new job. Most companies advertise their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of applicants for each post. A good letter of application is, (39)_______, very important. You should enclose with it your curriculum vitae, so that the (40)_______knows about your qualifications and experience. If you are applying to a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, (41)_______deals with appointing new staff. If you are invited to an interview, make sure you arrive suitably dressed and on time. Remember to ask politely about promotion prospects, as well as further training, and last but not least, the salary and holiday arrangements.

38.       A. finding                    B. choosing                  C. sending                    D. applying

39.       A. however                  B. although                  C. therefore                 D. because

40.       A. employee                B. employer                 C. employment                        D. unemployed

41.       A. whom                      B. which                      C. whose                      D. who

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

As Chinese society changes, higher education is undergoing major transformations. The university model of the United States and other Western countries has a powerful influence. New trends in Chinese higher education are attracting the attention of global educators. Since the establishment of Western-oriented modern universities at the end of nineteenth century, Chinese higher education has continued to evolve. Over the past two decades, however, tremendous economic development in China has stimulated reforms in higher education that have resulted in some remarkable changes.

The first modern institution, Peiyang University, was founded in Tianjin. The university changed its name to Tianjin University in 1951 and became one of the leading universities in China: Next, Jiaotong University was founded in Shanghai in 1896. In the 1950s, most of this university was moved to Xi'an, an ancient capital city in northwest China, and became Xi'an Jiaotong University; the part of the university remaining in Shanghai was renamed Shanghai Jiaotong University.

42.Chinese higher education _______. A. is not affected by any others         B. has not really well-developed

C. has developed since the end of nineteenth century       D. is not paid any attention by global educators

43.Chinese higher education _______.

A. has been stable since nineteenth century                                   B. has decreased over the past two decades

C. has not got any changes                                                D. has been affected by the country's economic development

44. The word “evolve” in paragraph 1 refers to ________________ .

     A. remain unstable              B. develop                               C. decrease                  D. develop slowly

45. Which following statement is not true according to the passage?

A. In the 1950s, Jiaotong University was divided into Xi'an Jiaotong University and Shanghai Jiaotong University.

B. The first modern institution, Peiyang University, was founded in Tianjin.

C. The university model of the United States and other European countries has a powerful influence.

D. The country's economic development hasn’t stimulated reforms in higher education.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions.

Question 46: My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.

A. My father doesn’t like watching TV as much as reading newspapers.

B. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspapers.

C. My father doesn’t like reading newspapers as much as watching TV.

D. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspapers.

Question 47: “Are you willing to travel?” the interviewer asked her.

A. The interviewer asked her whether she is willing to travel.

B. The interviewer asked her whether she was willing to travel.

C. The interviewer asked her whether is she willing to travel.

D. The interviewer asked her whether was she willing to travel.

Question 48: It was a mistake for Tony to buy that house.

A. Tony couldn’t have bought that house.                 C. Tony needn’t have bought that house.

B. Tony can’t have bought that house.                       D. Tony shouldn’t have bought that house.

Choose the option that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 49: You are tired. It is hard to concentrate on your work.

A. The more tired you are, the more harder it is to concentrate on your work.

B. The most tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate on your work.

C. The more tired you are, the harder it is to concentrate on your work.

D. The tired more you are, the more hard it is to concentrate on your work.

Question 50: She fell over in the last minutes. She didn’t win the race.

A. If she didn’t fall over in the last minutes, she would win the race.

B. She didn’t win the race even though she fell over in the last minutes.

C. Not having won the race, she fell over in the last minutes.

D. She could have won the race if she hadn’t fallen over in the last minutes.

4. A. lifestyle                         B. mildew                        C. pathway                       D. overload

5. A. bronchitis                    B. organic                       C. urbanize                      D. achievement

Choose the best answer.

6. They requested that she _________ them the money she borrowed.

          A. paid                        B. pays                            C. pay                               D. must pay 

7. It was urgent that we ________ at once.

          A. leave                       B. will leave                    C. left                                D. Leaved

8. The world would be a better place if more people showed ______ to others.

          A. generosity              B. dedication                  C. perseverance              D. talented

9. In _______ cities, people have access to jobs, health care and other facilities.

          A. fast-growing          B. high-level                    C. well-established          D. well-paid

10. Our ______ guests have just arrived. Let’s welcome them with a big round applause.

          A. distinguished         B. talented                      C. happy                           D. responsible

11. The teacher insisted that Tom _____ more time on his English pronunciation.

          A. spend                     B. spends                        C. should spends            D. spent

12. ________to school this morning, I came across an old friend.

          A. While going           B. While I going              C. While I went                D. While I go

13. Every ____ piece of equipment was sent to the fire.

A. consumable                        B. spendable               C. available                 D. disposable

14. In the ____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.

A. sustainable             B. conserving              C. preserving               D. supporting

15. In Singapore, people try to ____ 80% of all waste.

A. reprocess                B. reclaim                    C. recycle                    D. reuse

16. Alex: "We've tried hard but we couldn't make it!”

        Mark: “Oh. ____”

A. I'm sorry.                B. What a pity!           C. Thank you.                         D. You are welcome.

17. Alex: “____”

       Mark: “Oh, it's great!”

A. How is the English presentation competition like?

B. What do you like about the English presentation competition?

C. What do you think of the English presentation competition?

D. Would you like the English presentation competition?

18. Mark: "In the next round, we are going to present about the pros and cons of urbanization."

        Alex: “____”

A. Good chance.                     B. Good day.                  C. Good luck.                     D. Good time.

19. Alex: "It was nice meeting you. Have a nice weekend”.

        Mark: "Thanks. ____”

A. I hope so, too.                    B. The same to you.        C. Wish the same to me.     D. Wish you be the same.

20. He is _________ very generous man. He often helps ______ poor.

A. a/ 0                                   B. a/ the                           C. the/ a                               D. the/ 0

21. I think everybody should be better aware _______ green lifestyles.

A. in                                       B. about                           C. at                                  D. of

22. It is important that children eat a _________diet.

A. fast- growing                   B. well-balanced              C. well-paid                      D. long-term

23. He started working as a teacher five years ago.

A.    He has been working as a teacher for five years.    B. He has worked as a teacher since five years.

C. He is working as a teacher since five years.             D. He had been working as a teacher for five years

24. The last time when I saw her was three years ago.

A. I have often seen her for the last three years.          B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.

C. I have not seen her for three years.                          D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.

25. It was breakfast-time when Susan rang.

A. I was going to have my breakfast as soon as Susan rang.      B. Susan rang after I had had my breakfast.

C. When Susan rang I have just finished my breakfast.              D. I was having my breakfast when Susan rang.

Find the mistake

26. At the age of 15, Pele was gaining a reputation as  a powerful goal scorer.

          A. at                             B. was gaining                C. as                                  D. a

27. Why is Pele considered a greatest of all football players?

          A. is                             B. considered                 C. a                                   D. players

Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.

These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear very formal clothes. But sometimes it is important wear the right thing.

Many British people don’t think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts, you can put on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy.

But in Britain, as well as the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in some hotels' and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.

In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles.

It is difficult to say exactly what people wear informal or formal in Britain and the US, because everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You’ll feel more relaxed if you don’t look too different from everyone else.

17. The word “ They” in the second paragraph refers to ______________.

     A. clothes                           B. British people        C. American people               D. suits

18. If you visit an American friend at home in the evening, you may find that your friend wears ____________

A.  pretty clothes              D.  informal clothes     C.  formal clothes                D.  plain clothes

19. If you are in a foreign country, the best way the writer suggests to you is to wear ________________

A.  strange clothes            B. as the people there do  C. your native clothes   D. comfortable clothes

20. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Recent dressing habit in Great Britain and the United States. -

B. The reason why informal clothing is popular in the UK and USA.

C. When we should wear in a formal way.    D. Where we should wear in a formal way.

SAVE THE WHALE CAMPAIGN

            The twentieth century has brought many dangers to the world's largest mammal. (31)_____ improved methods of technology and faster ships, we might be too late to prevent whales (32) ______ becoming extinct.

            There are only 2000 blue whales left, and although the species is (33) ________, there is no sign that the population is growing.

            Only three countries, Iceland, Norway and Japan are allowed (34) _____________ whales for (35) __________ research, but the situation is not improving. STOP THE KILLING NOW!

Question 31 :. A. Because      B. Due to                    C. In spite of                           D. However

Question 32 : A. without       B. out of                      C. away                                   D. from

Question 33 : A. protect         B. protection               C. protected                            D. protects

Question 34 :A. to catch        B. catch                       C. caught                                 D. catching

Question 35 : A. science        B. scientific                 C. scientist                              D. scientifically