Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Question 33: My sister began to learn English when she was six years old.

My sister has

Question 34: I found the film rather boring.

I was

Question 35: “Let’s have a pinic next Sunday,” Maria said.

Maria suggested

Question 36: People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.

The wanted man

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Do you feel depressed? Do you and your brothers or sisters seem to argue all the time and you don’t understand why? Does your brother or sister (23)______ you or is everything around you not what it should be?

Statistics show that there are times in every family (24)______ things just get out of control. It’s nobody’s fault, but it’s everybody’s responsibility. At times like that. Family Helpline can help. We care about families and we want to help you (25)______ your family work again. Our counselors deal with people just like you all the time. We are not always (26)______, but we do help many families to live together again in peace.

Our assistants help you to stop accusing each other of causing the problem. You all want to find a (27)______, and sometimes talking to someone outside the family can make a difference. So if you need us, call 2222-3489. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Question 23: A. encourage B. excite C. accuse D. annoy

Question 24: A. when B. where C. which D. while

Question 25: A. let B. assist C. make D. allow

Question 26: A. valuable B. successful C. available D. logical

Question 27: A. solution B. method C. conclusion D. result

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Almost every language in the world has dialects, and American English is no exception. At the present time there is an interesting study on American speech habits. This study has shown that different words are frequently used in different parts of the country to denote the same thing. For example, in the east, Americans use the word “soda” to denote a soft drink. In some parts of the west, a soft drink is “tonic”. Such differences are usually a source of conversation and sometimes misunderstanding happens.

Speech and life all over the world have often changed. New words are being used when new discoveries are made and new concepts are formed. Usage determines what is correct and incorrect. Fifty years ago, it was incorrect to say “It’s me”. But today it is acceptable simply because most Americans say that instead of “It’s I”. people change, so language changes. What is wrong today may be right tomorrow.

Question 28 Which of the following is true, according to the passage?

A. American English has no dialects.

B. American English has dialects.

C. There is no study on American speech habits.

D. American English has no exception.

Question 29: The study has shown that________.

A. different words are used in different parts to denote the same thing.

B. different words are used in different parts to denote a different thing. 

C. there are no different words in different parts.

D. dialects do not exist in American English.

Question 30: Differences in speech can lead to_________.

A. dialects B. changes C. new concepts D. misunderstandings

Question 31: What determines whether a word is correct or incorrect?

A. Change B. Usage C. Dialects D. Study

Question 32: According to the information in the passage, language________.

A. makes misunderstanding happen B. is the same in almost every part

C. frequently changes D. makes people change

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

Question 10:  In many families the important decisions are ______ by men.

A. done  B. arrived  C. made    D. given

Question 11:  Today, women are increasingly involved _______ the politics.

A. of    B. in    C. with    D. from 

Question 12:  Is that the man _______ has been stolen?

A. the car of who B. the car of his    C. whose car    D. the car of which

Question 13:  The fans waved _______ as the movie star stepped out of the car. 

A. excitedly    B. excitingly    C. excitively    D. exciting 

16.  When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to _______ a very small income

A. live on    B. live up to    C. live out    D. live down 

Question 14:  He is _______ better at golf _______ at swimming because he even doesn’t know how to hit the ball

A. so – and    B. any – so    C. much – than    D. no – than  

Question 15: He advised me _______ for the interview at home. 

A. to practice      B. practicing        C. being practiced    D. having practiced

Question 16: This watch costs too much, _______?

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

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17:  - “Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?”

                       - “_________”

A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not.

C. I’m afraid, I can’t. D. I hope  not.

Question 18:  “Hello. Can I speak to Ms Thinh, please?”  -   “_________”

A. Talking B. Saying C. Answering D. Speaking

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19:  Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive?

A. got information about B. found by chance

C. talked to someone about D. met someone and asked

Question 20:  We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear school uniforms.

A. ban B. arrangement C. reduction D. debate

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

Question 21:  The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years.

A. coming up B. getting on C. going down D. taking off

Question 22:  When you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it. 

A. take off B. look after C. wash up D. get on

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions

Question 1:  A. further B. ethnic C. sunbathing D. therefore

Question 2: A. turned B. played C. published D. minimized

Question 3:  A. concentrate B. confident C. condition D. consequent

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

Question 4:  A. order B. receive C. complain D. enjoy

Question 5:  A. uniform B. favorite C. chemistry D. expensive

Question 6:  A. automatic B. conservation C. experiment D. electrician

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 7:  If there will be too much exhaust fume in the air, our breathing will be badly affected.

                                    A            B       C                                    D  

Question 8:  His doctor advised him to stop to smoke.

                      A          B     C       D

Question 9:  At first life was difficult for me because of I didn’t understand English.

                         A                B C                  D

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. I can’t answer all the questions. ( wish )

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Question 38. Hurry up or you will be late for school. ( if )

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Question 39. They didn’t have a map, so they got lost . ( Because )

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Question 40. The weather is  too terrible for you to go out ( so .....that )

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet. Question 33 The woman is very friendly. She lives next door to us. The woman who ……………………………………………………………………………………… Question 34. Learning English is very necessary. It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... Question 35. “Where do you live, the boy?” asked the woman. The woman asked. .......................................................................................................................................... Question 36. They have given me two interesting books I ………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. WRITING ( 2.0 pts )

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 33. When did you first meet him?

How long have...........................................................................................................................

Question 34. “How do you like my dress, Mary?”, Daisy asked.

Daisy asked Mary ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Question 35.English is not as difficult as Chinese.

Chinese is……………………………………………………………………………………...…………..

Question 36.I’m sorry now that I asked you to do too much homework.

I wish I………………………………………………………………………………………………........

Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37. The tree has lovely flowers. It stands near the gate of my house ( which )

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 38. My sister is allergic to animals. She decided to raise a cat. ( Although)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Question 39.The river was very deep.The chidren couldn’t swim in it           (such)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Question 40. Hoa can play well the piano. She also can play the guitar.     ( not only )

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……