Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph. (20 points)
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday (1)............. Friday. The maximum class size is twelve (2) .............. the average is ten. We use modern methods of (3) ............. and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. However, you will only be successful in improving (4) ............. English if you work hard and (5) ........ speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (6) ............. in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (7) ............. at the most suitable level.
There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete beginners and the other is for students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class (8) ............. the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) ............. in your own country, You will also have chances to improve your (10) .............. of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary...
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Part II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces. (10 points)
Around the age (1)……. sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully, go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training (2)………?
The decision is yours, but it may be (3)……. remembering two things: There is more
unemployment (4)………. those who haven't been to university, and people (5)………. have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are (6)………. opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7)………. you get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)………. you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9………. possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)………. practical work experience.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. | A. at A. school A. worth A. between A. whom A. much A. permit A. where A. also A. getting | B. in B. class B. necessary B. among B. which B. many B. help B. while B. again B. making | C. on C. course C. important C. with C. who C. little C. let C. when C. another C .taking | D. of D. term D. useful D. through D. whose D. few D. give D. what D. always D. doing |
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Part III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. (10 points)
THE GREAT HANSHIN EARTHQUAKE
The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known overseas, was an earthquake in Japan that measured 7.3 on the Japan Meteorological Agency magnitude scale. It occurred on January 17th, 1995 at 5:46 a.m. in the southern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, and lasted for approximately 20 seconds. The epicentre of the earthquake was on the northern end of Awaji Island near Kobe, a cosmopolitan city of over 1.5 million people. A total of 6,434 people, mainly in the city of Kobe, lost their lives. Additionally, it caused approximately ten trillion yen in damage. It was the worst earthquake in Japan since the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140,000 lives.
1. The word ‘overseas’ in the text is closest in meaning to __________.
A.abroad B.at sea C.by sea
2. The word ‘occurred’ in the text is closest in meaning to __________.
A.ended B.happened C.started
3. It is stated in the passage that the number of deaths in the city of Kobe __________.
A.was greater than that of the Great Kantō earthquake
B.was not as high as in the Great Kantō earthquake
C.exceeded that of any known earthquake
4. The northern end of Awaji Island was the place where __________.
A.the effects of the earthquake were felt most strongly
B.there was no damage to people and property
C.1.5 million people lost their lives
5. We understand from the passage that the Kobe earthquake __________.
A.is internationally known as the Great Hanshin earthquake
B.didn’t cause any damage in the neighbourhood of Kobe
C.is not the deadliest earthquake in the history of Japan.
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Part II. Give the correct form of the words to complete the following sentences. (20 points)
John watched a (1. document) on TV last night. It was all about the problems (2. threaten) our environment. He was shocked to find out how little he knew about (3. globe) warning or acid rain. He had heard the term before but he knew (4. practical) nothing about the damage they cause to our planet. He feels he should do something to be (5. help). He would like to join an (6. organize), but he doesn't know which one to join. He has seen so many (7. advertise) in newspapers that he can't make up his mind. However, he believes that it is (8. acceptable) not to be environmentally aware and he is (9. hope) that one day everyone will be part of a world movement to save the earth. He was sure that in this time of (10. technology) advances, we find some way to solve the world's problems.
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Part III. Identify the mistake in each sentence below by circling the capital letter. (20 points)
1. It was wrong with you to allow a 4 year-old child to walk home alone.
A B C D
2. The Smiths are very proud about that their son always gets high marks in his courses.
A B C D
3. We called the baseball park up to ask that when the game was scheduled to begin that
A B C
afternoon.
D
4. The American Indians killed the buffalo only when necessity to obtain food, clothing
A B C D
and shelter.
5. Some relatives of mine like staying at their cabin on Lake Omega every summer holidays
A B C D
6. In the United States among 60 percent of the space on the pages of newspapers is reserved
A B C
for advertising.
D
7. Gilbert Newton Lewis, a chemist, helped to develop the modern electron theory of
A B
valence, a theory explains the forces holding atoms together in molecules.
C D
8. Because of a high birthrate and considered immigration, the United States population
A B
in the late nineteenth century increased tremendously from 31 million in 1860 to 76
C D
million in 1900.
9. For most of their history, especially since the 1860's, New York City has been
A B C
undergoing major ethnic population changes.
D
10. Rocks have forming, wearing away and re-forming ever since the Earth took shape.
A B C D
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Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (20 points)
1. The classroom is still very dirty. I don’t think it (1- clean).
2. ( 2- Lie ) on the beach on a sunny day is pleasant.
3. After (3- shout ) for help, she ( 4- take ) off her shoes and (5- jump) in (6- save) him.
4. Once you (7- try) Gloswhite toothpaste, you (8- never use) anything else.
5. (9- Write ) the letter, she put it in an envelope.
6. Each July, George together with his family (10- go) to Spain for holiday.
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Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. (5 points)
1. A.other B. leather C. weathy D. brother
2. A. television B. elephant C. section D. Swedish
3. A. explain B. current C. desire D. electric
4. A. threaten B. thread C. seat D. bread
5. A. deaf B. leaf C. meat D. heat
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Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group. (5 points)
1. A. affect B. polutte C. effect D. litter
2. A. cholera B. pollutant C. permanent D. groundwater
3. A. radiation B. political C. historical D. contaminant
4. A. seriously B. measurement C. scientific D. logical
5. A. aquatic B. historic C. physic D. bonical
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SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (80 points)
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (20 points)
1. It’s recommended that we become more concerned …… the environment around us.
A. of B. to C. with D. about
2. Air ……., together littering, is cause many problems in our cities today.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting
3. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are .........with coloured lights across the streets and enormous Christmas trees.
A. decorated B. hang C. put D. made
4. In the United, there are 50 …….and six different time zones across the country.
A. states B. nations C. towns D. show
5. Nowadays you still see the ………men wear kits (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scot B. Scotland C. Scots D. Scottish.
6. What …… we do to prevent these natural disasters?
A. may B. ought C. should D. be able
7. …….. at someone is usually considered rude.
A. Point B. To point C. To pointing D. Pointing
8. My father shouted at me, …….. made me feel sorrowful.
A. that B. who C. whose D. which
9. I believe that our new manager has the …… to work well in this business environment.
A. inflexible B. flexibly C. flexibility D. flexible
10.“Are Mary and Peter still living in Paris?” - “No, they …….. to NewYork.”
A. are just moved B.had just moved C. have just moved D.will just move
11. ‘What is the …….. of the USA ?’ – ‘The dollars.’
A. current B. population C. territory D. currency
12. We can see many international programs ……………...different channels.
A.in B.at C. on D. of
13. This hat is different ..................... the one I had.
A. for B. to C. from D. at
14. What will happen if the pollution .................. on.?
A. puts B. goes C. keeps D. takes
15. He said he was afraid this article was .................. date.
A. over B. on C. behind D. out of
16. I had to get up early, ...............I would miss the train.
A. otherwise B. if not C. but D. unless
17. Most young people want to ........more about environmental problems.
A.look after B.find out C.look for D.make out
18. ..................always gives me real pleasure.
A. I arrange flowers B. The flowers are arranged
C. Arranging flowers D. While arranging flowers.
19. Nga had difficulties in bringing the heavy box, and Mai, her friend, offered to help.
Mai : “Need a hand with your heavy box, Nga ?” -Nga : “.....................”
A. I don’t need B. Not at all C. That’s very kind of you D. No, thanks
20. Peter: “ ...............?” Mary: “ Well , I’dlike to see that dress”
A. Do you want anything B. May I help you
C. What would you like D. What do you want to do
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I. Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage. (2.0 marks)
Computer (1)__________ enormous impact on our life nowadays. We do shopping, work, or visit places of scenic beauty with help of computers. We pay bill prepared by computers. We read newspapers and magazines which have been produced on computers. We (2)_______ letters from and send letters to almost every part of the world with the help of the computers. And we can (3)_________learn foreign languages on computers.
What makes computer a miraculous device ? Each time ( 4)________ it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost (5)_______ you ask. It is a calculating machine (6)________ speeds up calculations : it can add, subtract, multiply, and (7)________ with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. It is a personal communicator which helps you to interact ( 8)_________other computers and with people around the world. And if you (9)_________ to entertain, you can (10)_________ with computer games or computer CD music.
1. A. have B. have had C. are having D. had
2. A. receive B. post C. borrow D. lend
3. A. only B. ever C. even D. just
4. A. put B. let C. take D. turn
5. A. thing B. anything C. something D. all things
6. A. which B. whose C. where D. when
7. A. enjoy B. provide C. divide D. expect
8. A. to B. on C. between D. with
9. A. interested B. want C. would D. ought
10. A. relax B. revive C. reset D. repeat
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II. Read the passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer: (1.0 mark)
In Viet Nam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan. First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestor. After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations. Certain items deemed to be bought or made are banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers. Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming. On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed. Children receive their Li xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside). People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends. And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days. Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week. Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon dancing take place in different regions.
1. Before Tet, people usually _________.
A. are very busy with the preparations B. have great excitement and fun
C. rebuild their ancestral graves D. spend time on traveling
2. Which of the following, according to the passage, is not usually eaten during Tet?
A. candied fruit B. sausages
C. watermelon D. beef stew
3. Why are red and yellow flowers popular in decorating the house at Tet?
A. Because they are pleasant and cheap. B. Because they make the house look comfortable to be in.
C. Because they represent good luck. D. Because they are attractive and not very expensive.
4. On the New Year's days, _________.
A. people are busy cooking traditional foods B. everybody receives their “lucky money”.
C. only good comments can be made D. houses are cleaned and decorated with trees and flowers
5. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Tet is period of concord and hope. B. Tet is an occasion for a family to get together.
C. Tet is a good time to visit others. D. Tet is a great season of joy and of entertainment.
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III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 marks)
TRAVELING
A hundred years ago, most people traveled on foot, by train, or on horseback. Railways made (1) ______ possible to travel rapidly over long distances. (2) _____ were also becoming popular, after the invention of the air - filled tire, which made cycling a lot more comfortable. Buses, trams and underground railways (3) _____ invented, and cities all over the (4) _____ already had traffic jams. There were very (5) ______ private cars and city streets were still full of horses.
What a difference a hundred years have made? Nowadays we have got used (6) _____ the problem of private cars, and some cities are (7) _____ noisy and polluted that in many places vehicles have been banned from the city center. (8) _____ will we travel in a hundred years’ time? Perhaps by then there will be only personal helicopters. (9) ______may be no need to travel to work or school in the future, since everyone will have a computer at home. There might even be more (10) _____ walking and horse - riding, for pleasure and exercise.
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II. Put the correct form of the words: (1.0 mark)
1. Some of these traditional dresses have been _____________. (MODERN)
2. Many Vietnamese women today continue to wear the ao dai - the unique and ______________ dresses. (FASHION)
3. We are really impressed by the ____________ of these villagers. (FRIEND )
4. Internet is a wonderful _______________ of modern life. (INVENT)
5. The Malaysian unit of ________________ is the ringgit? (CURRENT)
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III. Find and correct a mistake in each sentence: (1.0 mark)
1. Everyone felt tired, because they sat down to have a rest.
2.Streets of Bangkok are usually crowding with people selling food, clothing, flowers and souvenirs.
3. He asked me what I would use English in the future.
4.It often takes my mom half an hour getting to work by underground every morning.
5. A daily newspaper was published in Germany in 1650, didn’t it?
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I . Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (1.0 mark)
1. A. object B. convenient C. operation D. contact
2. A. parachute B. machine C. champagne D. orchestra
3. A. grow B. shower C. below D. window
4. A. inspiration B. minority C. design D. practicality
5. A. meat B. bear C. meaning D. steamer
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II . Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.(1.0 mark)
1. A. subject B. gather C. conduct D. symbol
2. A. encourage B. material C. compulsory D. mausoleum
3. A. challenging B. religion C. poetry D. fashionable
4. A. adequate B. facility C. traditional D. participate
5. A. relative B. family C. different D. establish
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PART II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the best answers to completes each sentence. (2.0 marks)
1. I’ll give her the message as soon as she …….. tomorrow.
A. comes back B. will come C. is coming D. has come
2. He is thought ……… in a foreign country when he was 20.
A. to work B. to have worked C. working D. has worked
3. We got our car ………yesterday.
A. wash B. to wash C. washing D. washed
4. Get me some stamps,………..?
A. have you B. will you C. do you D. don’t you
5. Some large cities have measured to ………… air pollution.
A. fight B. minimize C. cover D. grow
6. When Bill retires, he’s going to ……….. golf.
A. take after B. take off C. take down D. take up
7. He drank only ……….. water.
A. a lot of B. much C. a little D. less
8. I’d like to ………. an appointment to see the doctor.
A. do B. say C. organize D. make
9. It isn’t quite ………. that he will be present at the meeting.
A. interested B. certain C. exact D. right
10. Paper money ……….. for over a thousand years.
A. used B. is used C. has used D. has been used
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