Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points) 

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job. 

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course. 

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answers.

In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world, many people can sing part of a Beatles song if you ask them.

1. The passage is mainly about______________                                                                                             A. how The Beatles became more successful than other groups.                                                           B. why The Beatles split up after 7 years.                                                                                                    C. The Beatles’ fame and success.                                                                                                                  D. many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song.

2. The four boys of The Beatles______________                                                                                          A. came from the same family.                                                                                          

B. came from a town in north of England.                                                                                              

C. were at the same age.                                                                                                                                     D. received good training in music.

3. The first songs of The Beatles were______________                                                                                  A. written by themselves. B. broadcast on the radio.                                                                 C. paid a lot of money. D. written by black Americans.

4. What is not true about The Beatles?                                                                                                           A. The members had no training in music.                                                                                                                   B. They had a long stable career.                                                                                                               C. They became famous when they wrote their own songs.                                                                                                            D. They changed pop music.

5. The Beatles stopped their live performances because______________                                                      A. they had earned enough money.                                                                                                          B. they did not want to work with each other.                                                                                              C. they spent more time writing their own songs.                                                                                    D. they were afraid of being hurt by fans.

6. The year 1970 was the time when______________                                                                                             A. they split up. B. they changed pop music.                                                                               C. they started their career. D. they stopped singing live.

7. What the fans of The Beatles often did was______________                                                                         A. sing together with them. B. take their clothes as souvenirs.                                                      C. ask them to write more songs. D. ask them why they would separate.

8. Some songs of The Beatles now______________                                                                                               A. are still famous as they used to. B. became too old to sing.                                                                 C. are sung by crazy fans. D. are the most famous.

9. The word sensational is closest in meaning to_______________                                                                A. ambitious B. bad C. shocking. D. popular.

10. The tone of the passage is that of___________ .                                                                                                 A. admiration B. criticism C. neutral D. humour

Supply the correct form of the VERBS in bracket. Write your answers in the numbered spaces. 
A few days a go, I (0. learn) learned that someone plans to knock down the White Horse Inn. This pub (1. be) ____________ the centre of the village life for centuries. It (2. stand) _______________ at our crossroad for over 500 years. It (3.be) ____________ famous in the old days, and Shakespeare once (4.stay) ________________there, they say. I (5.live) ______________in Brickfield all my life. The plans (6.know) ______________ about for less than a week and already there’s a “Save Our Pub” campaign. Last week we (7.be) ____________happy, but this week we are angry. We (8.stop) _________ them, you’ll see.

Read the passages and choose the best answer to each of the following questions

One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statue of Liberty, was presented to the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France. The great statue, which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour. By 1884, a statue which was 151 feet tall, had been first erected in Paris. The following year, it was taken to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October 1886, the statue had been put together again and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great monument has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbour to make their homes in America.

1. The Statue of Liberty……………….

            A. is the most famous monument in the world                  

            B. was designed and constructed by the American sculptors 

            C. is located in the centre of New York                   

            D. is among the most famous monuments in the world

      2. The Statue of Liberty …………….

           A. was sent to America in 1884                             B. was sent to America in 1885

           C. was sent to America in 1886                             D. was never sent to America

      3. The Statue of Liberty…………………….

          A. was sold to the USA by the French people       

          B. was given to the American people as a present by the French people

          C. was presented to the USA in the 18th century by the people of France

          D. was designed and constructed according to the order placed by the French 

      4. The Statue of Liberty was first erected………….....

           A. in New York                         B. on an island at the entrance of New York Harbour

     C. in Paris                                 D. in Eiffel Tower

     5. The Statue of Liberty was made of ………………….

           A. copper                                         B. copper with metal framework     

           C. concrete                                       D. concrete with metal framework

Read the passages and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. (10 points)

Passage 1. Scientists often divide resources into two groups: renewable and non – renewable. When a resource is used, it takes some times to replace it. If the resource can be replaced quickly and easily, it is called renewable. If it can not be replaced quickly and easily, it is non- renewable. All fossil fuels are non-renewable resources. Solar energy, air, and water are usually called renewable because there is an unlimited supply.

However, this definition may change if people are not careful with these resources. The amount of solar energy that reaches the earth depends on the atmosphere. If the atmosphere is polluted, the solar energy that reaches the earth may be dangerous. If humans continue to pollute the air, it will not contain the correct amounts of these gases.

Many resources are limited and non - renewable, and many are in danger of pollution. As a consequence, resources must be conserved and the environment protected. Conservation must become an important part of everyone’s life.

1. How many kinds of resources are mentioned in the passage?

    A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

2. Non-renewable resources are those which

A. are unlimited           B. can be replaced quickly and easily

        C. take million of the years to replace              D. are used every day such as solar energy and water

3. What will happen if the atmosphere is polluted?

A. The air won’t contain the correct amounts of natural gases

B. Life won’t continue as it does

C. Renewable resources will soon become non- renewable

D. All are correct

4. The word "conservation" in the passage is opposite to 

A. prevention B. pollution C. protection D. preservation

5. Why do we have to conserve resources?

A. Because many resources are limited and non-renewable

B. Because conservation plays an important part in everyone’s life

C. To keep the air from being polluted

         D. To make natural resources renewable 

11. The more she worked, ...................................

           A. the fewer she achieved                                  B. the less she achieved

           C. she achieved not enough   D. she was achieving the less

12. He is one of the players....................................in that pub.

A. who enjoys drinking B. who enjoy drinking

C. those enjoy drinking D. who is fond of drinking

13. Why don't you buy bananas when they are ........................... than apples? 

        A. much less expensive   B. less expensive much      C. much expensive less   D. lesser expensive 

14. When she first went to work in another city, she felt very..................

A. abandoned B. alone C. lonely D. single

15. The train was delayed so we had to wait for .......................

A. long times            B. a moment                    C. a second           D. ages

Part II. Complete each sentence with a appropriate form of the verb in brackets. (10 points)

1. I’m very busy now. If I (1. have).............................……… enough time, I (2. go) ...................……… to the park. 

2. How many lessons you (3. miss) ........................................................................................... this year?

- Only one, and that (4. be)........................................................................ because I had flu in November.

3. What you (5. look for) .............................................................................................., Mai? You (6. lose) 

.........................................................................anything?

4. It is necessary that pollution (7. control)........................................................ and eventually eliminated.

5. Come in now. I’m sorry to keep you (8. wait)...................................................... I've had the manager                                  (9. look).............................................................................. through your application form. It's time we (10. sign) ........................................................ the contract.