Part II. Choose the best word A, B, C or D to fill in spaces in the following passage. (5 points)

A love of travelling

     For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a “gap year”. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (1) ____ to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to (2) ____ some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (3) ____ the challenge they are likely to 4) ____ themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure.

     Now that his university course has come to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him (5) ____ around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are (6) ____ by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (7) ____ mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there is an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a (8) ____ cut by climbing abroad a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship (9) ____.

     As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (10) ____ on to the people he meets the environment message that lies behind the whole idea.

1. A. getting up B. settling down C. taking over D. holding back

2. A. achieve B. advance C. raise D. win

3. A. greater B. wider C. stronger D. deeper

4. A. put B. place C. aim D. set

5. A. right B. complete C. whole D. just

6. A. pulled B. charged C. forced D. powered

7. A. attempting B. using C. relying D. trying

8. A. quick B. short C. brief D. swift

9. A. anyway B. alike C. otherwise D. instead

10. A. pass                          B. keep C. leave      D. give

Part V.  Fill in the blanks suitable particles or prepositions. (5 points)
1. There's no need to be nervous. You're quite capable_____________ passing your final exam.
2. The bomb went _____________ in a crowded street last night.
3.  Peter arranged to meet Helen after work last night but she didn’t turn _____________.
4. I know how wonderful you are. There no need to show _____________.
5.  The historical places in my city are open and free _____________ everyone on special holidays.
6. Things will get easier as time goes _____________.
7. Don't use pencils. Please write the letter _____________ ink. 
8. My father made  _____________ his mind to settle in the South.
9. Minh couldn’t start his motor engine. I think it ran ______  _______   fuel.
10. I can’t make _____________ the postmark on the letter. 

Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (5 points)
1. At this time next week, they _____________ (sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
2.  A child _____ (learn) to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time.
3.  He suggested that a final decision  _____________ (make).
4.  I don’t know why you _____________ (always - make) noise in class, Tom.
5.  The car looks very clean. _______________ ( you/wash) it?

Part II. Give the correct form of the given words in brackets. (5 points)
Look on the bright side
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, some one who always expected to be (1. succeed)? Having some one around who always fears the worst isn’t really a lot of fun. We all know someone who sees a single cloud on a (2. sun) day and says, “It looks like rain.” But if you catch yourself (3. think)  such things, it’s important to do something about  it. You can change your view of life, according to (4. psychology), it only takes a little effort, and you’ll find life more rewarding as a result.(5. Optimistic), they say, is partly about self-respect and (6. confident), but it’s also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to offer. Optimists are more likely to start new projects and generally more (7. prepare) to take risks. 
Upbringing is (8. obvious) very important in forming your attitude to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything goes wrong. Most optimists, on the other hand, have been brought up not to regard (9. fail)  as the end of the world-they just get on with their (10. live).