Đề cương ôn thi học kì 1 - Tiếng Anh 12 (sách cũ)

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1. REVIEW FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. Achieved B. Advanced C. required D. Replied 2. A. hurry B. nurse C. discuss D. rush 3. A. parents B. signals C. sometimes D. Values 4. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical 5. A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed 6. A. worked B. stopped C. watched D. visited 7. A. applicant B. Identity C. indicate D. Chemistry 8. A. looked B. stopped C. watched D. stayed 9. A. come B. casual C. confident D. Centre 10. A. Application B. Apply C. Applicant D. applicator 11. A. advises B. Raises C. devises D. goes 12. A.needed B. Missed C.knocked D.stopped 13. A. Generally B.enjoying C.pressure D.member 14. A. Wicked B. watched C. stopped D. cooked 15. A. wind B. find C. behind D. Mind 16. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical 17. A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed 18. A. prepared B. Called C. expressed D. Employed 19. A. should B. You ng C. couple D. rough 20 A. hour B. honourable C. historic D. honesty 21. A. orchard B. orchestra C. orchid D. archive 22. A. mother B. thunder C. within D. wither 23. A. choice B. chaos C. charge D. Chase 24. A. attract B. clap C. wave D. hand 25. A. signal B. slightly C. polite D. excite 26. A. allowed B. passed C. argued D. raised Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 27. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy 28. A. Daughter B. decide C. provide D. Enjoy 29. A. Campus B. Certificate C. performance D. acceptance 30. A. Reform B. Improve C. dominate D. Adopt 31. A. Geography B. Necessary C. certificate D. Economy 1
2. 32. A. interview B. impression C. company D. formally 33. A. Homework B. Household C. Believe D. Special 34. A. Economic B. revision C. experience D. Continuous 35. A. interviewer B. economics C. education D. preparation 36. A. interview B. impression C. company D. formally 37. A. stressful B. pressure C. prepare D. future 38. A. garbage B. pressure C. household D. secure 39. A. Pessimistic B. Geographical C. interviewing D. Engineer 40. A. Respectable B. affectionate C. occasional D. kindergarten 41. A. Considerable B. Conservatively C. approximately D. environmental 42. A. education B. compulsory C. academic D. independent 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. 43. During the crisis , petrol prices dramatically fluctuated between 30$ and 50$ a tank. A. increased B. varied C. reduced D. Changed 44. You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy A. jobs are advertised B. a job that is available. C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat. 45. Professor Smith was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world. A. changes B. conservation C. variety D. Difference 46. The water is so contaminated that it is not suitable for drinking. A. Polluted B. Clean C. Fresh D. Cool 47. The regional authorities failed to provide the poor with essential services such as accommodation, fresh water and electricity. A. dispensable B. vital C. trivial D. Unnecessary 48. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year- old students. A. specialized B. fulfilled C. required D. applied 49. Books are still a cheap way to get information and entertainment, and you keep a book forever and read it many times. A. High price B. Low price C. Costly D. Expensive 50. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year- old students. A. specialized B. fulfilled C. required D. applied 51. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my mother. A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over 2
3. 52. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing. A. poor B. broke C. wealthy D. kind 53. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth. A. irritations B. annoyances C. fears D. Risks 54. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public. A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset 55. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense. A. prevent B. terminate C. lighten D. initiate. 56. You should be well-advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad. A. healthy B. preventive C. compulsory D. Suitable 57. You should find out as much as about the job and the vacancy A. jobs are advertised B. a job that is available. C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat. 58. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water. A. image B. imagination C. leash D. bone 59. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute. A. time after time B. from time to time C. again and again D. very rapidly 60. There weren't many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them. A. simple B. difficult C. important D. interesting 61. He goes to school on time once in a blue moon. A. very rarely B. very often C. regularly D. sometimes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 61. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendlỵ. A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile 62. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about” A. behaving cleverly B. behaving improperly C. behaving nice D. good behavior 63. “I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video game all day.” A. trying to understand B. to lose the game C. to feel like a stranger D. to know a lot about the area 3
4. 64. Tim and Tom look similar although they are not brothers. A. different B. alike C. familiar D. strange 65. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything. A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. activist 66. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything. A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. Activist 67. A. assistance B. attention C. patient D. action 68. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendlỵ. A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile 69. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything. A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. activist 70. My mother is very caring woman. She takes the responsibility for running the household. A. Irresponsible B. Reliable C. Kind D. Helpful 71. The American is much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical attractiveness when choosing a wife or a husband. A. A lot B. A little C. Far D. Greatly 73. Metal will expand when exposed to heat. A. convert B. condense C. congest D. conclude 74. There is a small artificial lake for ducks in the center of the park. A. solid B. truthful C. natural D. red 75. I truly appreciate your help. Thanks to you , I got a well-paid job at a state-own organization. A . lot of money B. highly paid C. poorly paid D. permanent 76. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do. A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked 77. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly. A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally 78. Designers could move away from conservation styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body's physical attributes. A. hid B. distorted C. blocked D. disrupted 79. Lunar years were inconvenient for agricultural purposes. A. useful B. ideal C. proper D. practical 80. When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high school. 4
5. A. by far B. by heart C. by chance D. on purpose 81. " That is a well- behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about". A. behaving cleverly B. behaving improperly C. behaving nice D. good behavior 82. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released. A. benevolent B. innovative C. guilty D. naive 83. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement. A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable 84. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory. A. an exploitation B. a prohibition C. an allowance D. a destruction Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. 1. The President’s arrival will announce to the waiting journalists. A B C D 2. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them. A B C D 3 . Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society. A B C D 5. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and services to our society. A B C D 6. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family. A B C D 7. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends. A B C D 8. More school have been built recently to make it convenient for children to go to school. A B C D 9. My sister works for a foreign company in Ho Chi Minh City, where is one of the biggest cities in Vietnam. A B C D 10. If you didn’t think it is necessarily, you wouldn’t go to a lot of trouble to complete it. A B C D 11. If had I known you were in financial difficulty, I would have helped you. A B C D 12. It is suggested that smoking should to be banned in pubs, restaurants, and other public places. A B C D 5
6. 13. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of a job that you would like A B C D to have. 14. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle A B C D 15. In many ways, riding a bike is similar with driving a car A B C D 16. She wanted to know what company I worked for the previous year. A B C D 17. They wondered if Jane would come to the party the next day or not A B C D 18. I’d like buying a new dictionary but I don’t have enough money . A B C D 19. If the little girl knew how to doing it, her mother would be pleased. A B C D 20. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support A B C D the family. 21. At the age of eighteen, William Shakespeare got married with Anne Hathaway, who A B C was eight years older. D 22. Should Tom help us, the job would only take half an hour. A B C D 23. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes. A B C D 24. George has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t neither. A B C D 25. As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their parents. A B C D 26. After Tom returned to his house, he read a book. A B C D 27. He wanted to know whose car I had borrowed last night. A B C D 28. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society. A B C D 6
7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. A ___ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training. A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. Grade 2. Despite having worked in the field day after day, ___. A. could her parents hardly earn make ends meet B. it was not possible for the family to make ends meet C. the family could hardly earn enough D. earning enough to feed the family was just impossible 3. If she ___the train last night, she ___here now. A. took / were B. had taken / would be C. were taking / is D. had taken / would have been 4. A: ___ about the eight o’clock flight to London? B: Not yet. A. Has an announcement been made B. Has an announcement made C. Has been an announcement made D. Has been made an announcement 5. Laura ___ the party because no one ___ her about it. A. missed / had told B. had missed / had told C. had missed / told D. missed / told 6. The equipment in, our office needs___. A. modernize B. modernizing C. modernized D. modernization 7. A letter of ___ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview. A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation 8. ___an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving every slowly on the London Road. A. Despite B. Because C. Since D. Owing to 9. Of my students, Betty is the only one has found a good job. A. where B. that C. which D. whose 10. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of study___. A. responsibility B. pressure C. confidence D. activities 14. The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___. A. will be taken B. are taken C. were taken D. had been taken 15. A football fan is ___ has a strong interest in football. A. a thing that B. something that C. a person that D. what 12. I ___ to the author if I thought he would publish the article. A. write B. am writing C. would write D. had written 13. After Mary ___ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company. 7
8. A. will finish B. is finishing C. finishes D. will have finished 16. He thought of his childhood ___ he worked in the country. A. when B. where C. why D. which 17. The children are all ___ beautiful clothes on New Year’s Day. A. in B. on C. of D. at 18. Nowadays elephants are one of the ___ species in the world. They need protecting. A. enlightened B. expensive C. endangered D. enlarged 19. What are the ___between women’s in old times and women in modern times? A. differs B. different C. difference D. differences 20. In the past people believed that women’s ___ roles were as mothers and wives. A. nature B. natural C. naturism D. naturalist 21. A skilled ___ will help candidates feel relaxed. A. interview B. interviewing C. interviewee D. interviewer 22. He has just arrived, but he talks as if he ___ all about that A. know B. knows C. known. D. knew 23. Many of the ___ not expect to win. A. participants in the race do B. participants in the races does C. participants in the race does D. participant in the race does 24. He came home late, so I asked him where ___ been. A. he had B. has he C. he has D. had he 25. If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard ___. A. to pick it up B. to put it down C. to read it D. to enjoy it 26. An endangered species is a species ___ population is so small that is in danger of becoming extinct. A. whose B. which C. what D. Who 27. When we got home, dinner ___, so we had a drink first. A. was preparing B. had been prepared C. was being prepared D. was prepared 28. Reagan ___ an actor years ago. A. is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been 29. Emily is motivated to study ___ she knows that a good education can improve her life. A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so 30. She didn’t get ___ well with her boss, so the left the company. A. up B. at C. through D. On 31. Martin tried on three jackets, ___fitted him. A. none B. none of which C. none of them D. all of them. 32. If I ___ cross a desert, I’d probably find a camel and a guide. A. am to B. have to C. would D. had to 33. ___number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know___exact number of them. 8
9. A. A / the B. The / an C. The / the D. A / an 34. Come and sit down. Have a cup of tea, ___? A. wouldn’t you B. will you C. haven’t you D. do you 35. I ___Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other. A. won’t bring B. wouldn’t have brought C. Didn’t bring D. hadn’t brought 36. Warm your ___up before you jump into a swimming pool so that you won’t be cold. A. head B. arms C. feet D. body 37. She has made an ___ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children. A. apply B. applicant C. application D. applicated 38. Many people have objected to the use of animals in ___ experiments. A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically 39. All bottles ___ before transportation. A. frozen B. were froze C. were frozen D. are froze 40. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony ___ next weekend. A. is going to be performed B. has been performed C. will be performing D. will have performed 41. If I ___ 10 years younger, I ___ the job. A. am / will take B. was / have taken C. had been / will have taken . D were / would take 42. The master ___ satisfied with his students’ progress that he praised them in class. A. was so B. was so that C. was such D. is such a 43. If she ___ the train last night, she here now. A. took / were B. were taking / is C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be 44. ___ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday: A. If Peter driven B. If had Peter driven C. Had Peter driven D. Unless Peter had driven 45. You should ask him about your choice because he often made the right ___ A. deciding B. decision C. decides D. decisive 46. ___ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I ___ in this unfortunate position now. A. Unless I had stayed I am not B. If I stayed / would not be C. If had I stayed / will not be D. Had I stayed / would not be 47. Many people think that in some more years we will see the complete ___ of newspapers and magazines due to the Internet. A. disappear B. disappearance C. appear D. appearing 9
10. 48. Remember to ___ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house. A. take care B. take over C. take off D. take on 49. If you ___ to my advice in the first place, you ___ in this mess right now. A. listen / won’t be B. had listened / wouldn’t be C. will listened / wouldn’t be D. had listened / wouldn’t have been 50. ___ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview. A. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone, B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone, C . John Robbins I spoke to by telephone, D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone, 51. Two people are reported ___ in the accident. A. to injure seriously B. to have been seriously injured C. to seriously be injured D. being injured 52. Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good ___ on your interviewer. A. pressure B. employment C. impression D. effectiveness 53. You should give up ___ right now if you want ___ longer. A. smoke / lived B. to smoke / living C. smoking / to live D. smoking / live 54. Don’t worry! He’ll do the job as ___ as possible. A. economical B. economically C. uneconomically D. beautifully 55. Nam wanted to know what time ___. A. the movie began B. the movie begins C. did the movie begin D. does the movie begin 56. Is English a compulsory subject or a(n) ___ one at high school here? A. obligatory B. obliging C. mandatory D. Optional 57. A letter of ___ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview. A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation 58. Can you please tell me some information that ___ to the job? A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates 59.He is the man ___ car was stolen last week. A. whom B. that C. which D. whose 60. Her job was so ___ that she decided to quit it. A. interesting B. satisfactory C. stressful D. wonderful 61. Emily said that her parents ___ to Paris ___ A. would go / the next day B. had gone / the day after C. will go / tomorrow D. went / tomorrow 62. They have just found the couple and their car ___ were swept away during the heavy storm last week. A. that B. which C. whose D. When 10
11. 63. Hurry up! It’s time we___for next week’s examination. A. have studied B. studied C. had studied D. will study 64. If I were offered the job, I think I ___ it. A. take B. will take C. would take D. would have taken. 65. When Jack ___me, I___a letter. A. phoned/ has been writing B. has phoned/ was writing C. phoned/ was writing D. was phoning/ wrote 66. My parents ___ their favourite show on TV when Daisy ___ last night. A. watched / was calling B. have watched / called C. were watching / called D. watched / had called 67. Some snakes are poisonous___others are harmless. A. but B. so C. for D. although 68. I walked away as calmly as I could___, they would have thought I was a thief. A. In case B. If so C. Or else D. Owing to 69. The problem is difficult, therefore ___ students could answer it. A. a great number of B. a lot of C. few D. a few 70. Our holiday was by the weather. A. damaged B. spoilt C. overcome D. wasted 71. ___ having studied a lot, Allen failed his exam. A. Although B. In spite C. Because D. Despite 72. The pilot was the only man ___ after the crash. A. was rescued B. rescuing C. rescued D. to be rescued 73. My mother tells me that she___since she was four. A. has been singing B. has been sung C. sang D. had sung 74. You are old enough to take ___ for what you have done. A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible 75. Many people are said ___ A. that are homeless after the floods B. having no home after the floods C. the floods have made them homeless D. to be homeless after the floods 76. Had I known she was sick , I ___her. A. visite B. had visited C. would have visited D. would visit 11
12. 77. ___ it rains heavily, we can’t go to school. A. Unless B. Even though C. As long as D. If 78. Schools in which all students can attend with paying tuition___ are public schools. A. fees B. charge C. payment D. bill 79. The boy fell while he down the stairs. A. run B. was running C. running D. runs 80. Emily said that her teacher .to London A. will go / tomorrow B. had gone / the next day C. would go / the next day D. went / tomorrow 81. Mrs Hoa,___son is studying at the University of Law ,is a farmer. A. whom B. her C. whose D. who 82. The fifth man was completely unsuitable. A. whom interviewed B. who interviews C. to be interviewed D. interviewed 83. George wouldn't have met Mary ___to his brother's graduation party. A. hadn't he gone B. had he not gone C. if he has not gone D. if he should not have gone 84. They stayed for hours, ___ my mother was very annoyed about. A. that B. which C. this D. whom 85. She will be ill ___ A. unless she takes a few days' rest. B. provided she takes a rest for a few day. C. in case she takes a rest for a few day. D. if she takes a few days' rest. 86. Peter asked me ___ A. what time does the film start. B. what time the film starts. C. what time did the film start. D. what time the film started. 87. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of study___. A. responsibility B. pressure C. confidence D. activities 88. I ___Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other. A. won’t bring B. wouldn’t have brought C. Didn’t bring D. hadn’t brought 89. The patients ___ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine. A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treated 90. The academic year in England ___into three terms. 12
13. A. has divided B. is divided C. divides D. is dividing 91. If I ___ 10 years younger, I ___ the job. A. am / will take B. was / have taken C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take 92. When I ___ up this morning, my roommate ___ already. A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left C. woke / had left D. was waking / left 93. I think we ___ from her soon. A. hear B. will hear C. have heard D. will have heard 94. If my brother had a car, he ___ to work every day. A. drives B. would drive C. drove D. will drive 95. The bedroom needs ___now. A. decorate B. decorated C. decorating D. to decorate 96. More than ten victims ___ missing in the storm last week. A. are reported to be B. are reported to have been C. are reporting to have been D. are reporting to be 97. He had been expected to cope well with examinations and ___ good results. A. achieve B. consider C. last D. object 98. ___ with my previous job, I would have won a higher promotion and I ___ in this unfortunate position now. A. Unless I had stayed I am not B. If I stayed / would not be C. If had I stayed / will not be D. Had I stayed / would not be 99. A letter of ___ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview. A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation 100. Many people have objected to the use of animals in ___ experiments. A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically 101. Do you know the person .next to you in the evening class? A. whom sits B. who sit C. sitting D. whose sitting 102. ___ by your father? A. Did that book write B. Did that book written C. Was that book written D. Was that book be writing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 1. - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “___”. A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings 2. - "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing." 13
14. - “ ” A. How a compliment! B. That's all right. C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so. 3. " " - "Yes, of course. " A. You won't help me this time. B. You'd better give me one hand. C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand? 4. - Are you looking forward to your holiday? - ___ A. Yes, I’m really excited about it. B. Not to worry C. We’re going to London. D. It’s okay. 5. - Would you like to come to dinner next Friday? - ___ A. Certainly not. B. No. I don’t like it. C. Unfortunately not. D. I'm afraid, I can't. 6. Ellen: “___?” Tom: “She is short and fat with round face.” A. Who does Lan look like B. How is Lan doing C. What does Lan like D. What does Lan look like 7. - “___”. - “Never mind”. A. Congratulations! How wonderful! B. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned C. Thank you for being honest with me D. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday? 8. A: You're a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you. B: . I'm an awful dancer! A. You're too kind. B. That's a nice compliment! C. You've got to be kidding! D. Oh, thank you very much. 9. Wendy: “Why don’t we get together next week?” Cindy: “___” A. I didn’t have the time B. Not again C. That’s a good idea D. It’ll take three hours 10. "Congratulations! You did great." - " ." A. It's nice of you to say so B. It's my pleasure C. That's okay D. You're welcome 11 ."Would you like to go to the movies tonight?" - " ." 14
15. A. No, I don't like B. Of courseC. I'd love to D. Yes, I'd like 12. “May I borrow your ruler” “Certainly, ” A. Hold on, please B. It doesn’t matter C. Here you are D. Not at all 13. Pat: “Congratulation! You’ve got a promotion” Steve: “___” A. I’m sorry B. No problem C. My pleasure D. Thanks 14. - "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing." - “ ” A. How a compliment! B. That's all right. C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so. 15. “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam”. “ ” A. You’re welcome B. Never mind C. Don’t mention it D. Thanks a lot 16. - " " - "Yes, of course. " A. You won't help me this time. B. You'd better give me one hand. C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand? 17. Nam:“ Hello! My name is Nam. Nice to meet you” - Mai: “ Hello___” A. I’m fine B. Really? C. Good! D. I’m Mai. Glad to meet you 18. Alice: ___ Carol: Don’t worry. A. Thank you. B. Sorry, I’m late. C. Happy Birthday. D. Welcome home. 19. Alice: “Would you like some more tea?” – Carol: “___.” A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK 20. Maria: “Thanks for the lovely evening” - Diana:” ___”. A. No, it’s not good B. I’m glad you enjoyed it C. Yes, it’s really great D. Oh, that’s right Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 1. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden. D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden. 2. "They will build a new hospital in our town ." 15
16. A. A new hospital will be built in our town B. Our town will be built a new hospita C. A new hospital is built in our town D. Our town will build a new hospital 4. Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet. A. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike. B. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike C. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike. D. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike. 5. They have taught English in this country for years . A. English has been taught in this country for years . B. English has been teaching in this country for years . C. English has been taught them in this country for years. D. English have been taught in this country for years 6. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden. D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden. 7. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me. A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help. B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. , C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help. D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help. 8. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match. A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match. B. We made all our efforts so that we could again success in the final match. C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match. D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts. 9. I can’t do the test because it is too difficult. A. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it. B. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it. C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it. D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it. 10. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me. A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help. B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. , C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help. D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help. 11. They said to him:” What time does the train start?” A. They asked him what time the train starts. B. They asked him what time did the train start. 16
17. C.They asked him what time the train started. D. They asked him what time does the train start. 12. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match. A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match. B. We made all our efforts so that we could again success in the final match. C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match. D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts. 13. My father is tired of seeing any violent films. A. My father hasn't seen a violent film. B. My father has enjoyed all the violent films he has ever seen. C. My father is worried about missing the next violent film D. My father never wants to see another violent film. 14. Her mother tells her to clean the house every day. A. She was told to clean the house every day by her mother. B. She was telling to clean the house every day by her mother. C. She is told to clean the house every day by her mother. D. She is telling to clean the house every day by her mother. 15. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you.” Miss Brown said to him. A. Miss Brown apologized to Tim for giving her the present. B. Miss Brown accussed Tim of giving her the present. C. Miss Brown admitted Tim to giving her the present. D. Miss Brown thanked Tim for giving her the present. 16. The boy was so lazy that he couldn't stay up late to learn his lessons. A. The boy was lazy enough not to stay up late to learn his lessons. B. The boy was too lazy to stay up late to learn his lessons. C. The boy was lazy enough but he stayed up late to learn his lessons. D. The boy was lazy enough to stay up late to learn his lessons. 17. Sebastian’s career as a doctor began five years ago. A. Sebastian worked as a doctor for five years. B. Sebastian has been worked as a doctor for five years. C. Sebastian has worked as a doctor since five years. D. Sebastian has worked as a doctor for five years. 18. "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me. A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job. B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job. C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job. D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job. 17
18. 19. We are going to give Peter a big surprise A. A big surprise is going to give Peter. B. A big surprise is going to be given to Peter. C. Peter is going to give a big surprise. D. Peter is going to be given to a big surprise. 20. John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor. A. John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor. B. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough. C. John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough. D. John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor. 21. Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more. A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more. B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework. C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now. D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework. 22. Many people think Steve stole the money. A. It was not Steve who stole the money. B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money. C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve. D. Steve are thought to have stolen the money 23. "Why don’t you ask the teacher for help ?”Peter asked me . A. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help . B. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help . C. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help . D. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help. 24. They are going to build a new park. It means___ A. A new park is going to built. B. A new park is going to be build. C. A new park was going to be built. D. A new park is going to be built. 25. People say that playing football is the most interesting. A. The most important thing is playing football. B It was said that playing football is the most interesting. C. It is said that playing football was the most interesting. D. Playing football is said to be the most interesting. 26. I can’t do the test because it is too difficult. A. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it. B. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it. C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it. 18
19. D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it. 27. "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me. A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job. B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job. C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job. D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job 28. “Why don’t you have your house redecorated, Mike?” said John. A. John persuaded Mike to have his house redecorated. B. John requested Mike to redecorate his house himself. C. John asked why Mike didn’t redecorate his house. D. John suggested that Mike should have his house redecorated. 29. They are cleaning the kitchen now. A. The kitchen is now cleaned. B. The kitchen is cleaning now. C. The kitchen is been cleaning now. D. The kitchen is being cleaned now. 30. It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion. A. Two men is said to be arrested after the explosion. B. Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion. C. People said two men be arrested after the explosion. D. Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion. 31. "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella. A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her. B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her. C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her. D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 1. Our products are environmentally- friendly. We package all of them in recyclable materials. A. Packing our products in recyclable materials, we made them environmentally - friendly. B. Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly. C. The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly. D. Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly. 2. He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then. A. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. C. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends. 3. They left their home early. They didn’t want to miss the first train. A. They left their home early so as to not miss the first train. 19
20. B. They left their home early for fear that they wouldn’t miss the first train. C. They left their home early so as not to miss the first train. D. They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train. 4. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of car. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution. A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution. B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that among the greatest contributors of air pollution. C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution of air. D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air. 5. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers. A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business. B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better. C. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance. D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better. 6. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting. B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it. C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it. D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it. 7. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few costumers. A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business. B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better. C. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance. D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better. 8. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting. B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it. C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it. D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it. 20
21. 9. I admire her achievements. However, I don't really like her. A. Whatever her achievements, I don't really like her. B. I don't really like her for I admire her achievements. C. Even though I admire her achievements, I don't really like her. D. Although I admire her achievements, I really like her. 10. Mr. Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday. A. Mr. Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday. B. Mr. Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. C. Mr. Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor. D. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor. 11. We import many goods. They were made in Thailand. A. Many goods are imported by Thailand. B. We made many goods which Thailand imports. C. We import many goods which they were made in Thailand. D. We import many goods which were made in Thailand. 12. You didn’t revise the lesson carefully. That’s why you failed in the exam. A. If you revised the lesson more carefully, you wouldn’t fail in the exam. B. If you revise the lesson more carefully, you won’t fail in the exam. C. If you didn’t revise the lesson more carefully, you would fail in the exam. D. If you had revised the lesson more carefully, you wouldn’t have failed in the exam. 13. I didn’t learn French before. I cannot read a French book now. A. If I had learnt French before, I could read a French book now. B. If I learnt French before, I could read a French book now C.If I had learnt French before, I could have read a French book now D. If I had learnt French before, I can read a French book now 14. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy. A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy. B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy . C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy. D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy. 15. The police questioned two men. Neither of them could speak English. A. The police questioned two men who could not speak English. B. The police questioned two men, none of them could not speak English. C. There are two men not speaking English. D. The police questioned two men, however neither of them could speak English. 16. She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it. A. Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it. 21
22. B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it. C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test. D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily. 17. She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country. A. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines. B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines. C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines. D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines. 18. I used to work like this. I am a doctor. A. I used to work like this and I was a doctor. B. I used to work similar to doctor. C. I used to work as a doctor. D. I worked hard and did like a doctor 19. She phoned him early in the morning. She didn't want him to forget to bring along the document. A. She phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document. B. She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document. C. She phoned him early in the morning when she didn't want him to bring along the document. D. She phoned him early in the morning though she didn't want him to forget to bring along the document. 21. It may rain hard this afternoon. Please take the rain coat with you. A. Unless it rains hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you. B. In case it rains hard this afternoon, take the rain coat with you. C. You should bring a rain coat with yourself, in case of it is raining. D. It rains this afternoon for use, so you have to bring the rain coat. . Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. All relationships go through difficult times. In the past, when married couples had problems they usually didn’t split up. They had to either (1) ___ with each other or continue to live together in an unhappy relationship. Getting divorced wasn’t an option for most people due to economic and social reasons. Some people believe that this wasn’t such a bad thing. They say that relationships require hard work and (2) ___. “If a relationship is going to last a lifetime, you have to keep working at it”, says Doreen, who is celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. “It isn’t all roses and romance. (3) ___ can be perfect all 22
23. of the time. These days young people give up when there’s the slightest argument”. Experts agree that communication is key. The most important thing is to (4) ___ talking. How many times have you heard yourself say to somebody “If only you’d listen!” or “I wish you (5) ___ do that!”? The truth is, the more couples talk, the better their relationship will be. 1 . A. get on B. go out C. get back D. fall out 2. A. agreement B. argument C. achievement D. commitment 3. A. No one B. Someone C. Anyone D. Everyone 4. A. raise B. control C. stop D. keep 5. A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. shouldn’t D. didn’t Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW You should find out as much as possible about the job and the (1)___. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your resumes to the company to express your interest in the job and (2) ___that you may be the most suitable candidate for the position. When you come to the interview, remember (3) ___with you your school certificates and letter of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. (4)___you may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and (5)___there. Be on time or a few minutes early. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally. Question 1. A. vacancy B. career C. profession D. place. Question 2. A. showing B. to show C. shown D. show Question 3. A. to bring B. bringing C. brought D. bring Question 4. A. Although B. In addition C. however D. And Question 5. A. how to get B. how getting C. way getting D. to get 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 from 1 to 5. Swans are among the most beautiful of North American waterfowl and have always enjoyed the admiration and even the protection of bird lovers. Of the six species in the swan genus, only two are native to North America. The trumpeter swan, the largest of the group, breeds in the northern United States and Alaska, and was nearly wiped out during the nineteenth century craze for elaborately feathered hats. The whistling swan, which winters in large flocks on the Chesapeake Bay, has recently been renamed the tundra swan because it breeds and summers on the northernmost tundra regions of the continent. Recently, populations of mute swans – an exotic species introduced to North America from Europe in the early 1900s – have begun increasing by an alarming 30 to 40 percent annually in some states. Most wildlife biologists today believe the majestic white creatures, with their tendency to destroy a pond’s plant life and drive away native waterfowl, might create havoc on the scale of the gypsy moth, starling, or English sparrow. 23
24. Both native species of swans are wild and require large areas of uninhabited summer ground for nesting and feeding. Mutes, however, semi-domesticated and accustomed to people, can nest in pairs of many as three or four on one small coastal pond, which can burden delicate and environmentally essential brackish ponds. Question 1. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to ___. A. interest people in wildlife biology B. describe swans of North America C. prevent extinction of a swan species D. forewarn an environmental problem Question 2. According to the passage, the main issue concerning mute swans is that they are ___. A. not native to North America B. semi-domesticated C. increasing very rapidly D. possessive of their habitat Question 3. The phrase “wiped out” in the passage is closest in meaning to ___. A. miscalculated B. admired C. cleaned up D. killed off Question 4. The author states that the native species of swans can live best ___. A. in close contact with people B. in the southern part of the United States C. in unpopulated areas D. in a similar habitat to mute swans Question 5. The passage comments on all features of swans EXCEPT their ___. A. life span B. breeding and nesting habits C. habitats D. origins Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7. Around the age (1) eighteen, 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 begin a training (2) ?" The decision is yours, but it may be (3) remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you (4) to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you get (5) more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (6) you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is another possibility. By this way, you can save up money for your student days as well as (7) practical work experience. Question 1. A. of B. in C. at D. from Question 2.A. class B. course C. Term D. school Question 3.A. useful B. worth C. important D. necessary Question 4. A. suggest B. advise C. suppose D. decide Question 5. A. in B. to C. on D. in to Question 6.A. when B. what C. where D. while 24
25. Question 7.A. doing B. making C. getting D. taking Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7. My most memorable experience happened when I was a student at Bristol University. It was during the holidays, the Easter holidays, and I needed some money. I had just (1) ___ my driving test, and I felt very pleased with myself so I went to the Job Agency. They phoned me up the (2)___ and asked me if I had a driving ( 3) ___ so I said, "Yes. ", and they said, "Right. We have got a job (4) ___ you. Go down to Bristol Fruit Market tomorrow morning. " I thought, "I'll be ( 5) ___ a car or a small van. I'll really enjoy it. " They had me drive a huge three-ton lorry. It was (6) ___. I had never driven such a lorry before. One of my workmates said, "Don't be so nervous. You'll surely be all right. " I had to get to Western Supermarket and then to Bridgewater. It was a hundred-mile trip. I got on the lorry, started the engine, released the clutch and it began to move. Immediately, I heard the lorry (7) ___ within a few second. So, I looked around and finally realized that I had crashed into a car parking at the side of the road! Question 1.A. passed B. jumped C. crossed D. took off Question 2. A. Tomorrow B. next day C. yesterday D. today Question 3. A. fines B. lice C. client D. licence Question 4. A. over B. for C. through D. out Question 5. A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. driver Question 6. A. terrific B. terrible C. wonderful D. nice Question 7. A. to crash B. crashes C. crashed D. crashing 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 from 1 to 8. If you enjoy water sports, Hawaii is the place for you. You can go swimming all year round in the warm water. You can go sport fishing from the shore or from a boat. If you like boats, you can go sailing, canoeing, or windsurfing. Or, you can also try some other water sports that are especially popular in Hawaii: surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Surfing is a sport which started in Hawaii many years ago. The Hawaiians called it “he’e nalu”, which means “to slide on a wave”. If you want to try surfing, you need, first of all, to be a good swimmer. You also have to have an excellent sense of balance. You must swim out from the beach with your surfboard under your arm. When you get to where the waves begin to break, you wait for a calm moment. Then you try to stand up on the board. The wave will begin to rise under you. You must try to steer the board with your feet so you stay on top of the wave. The important thing is to keep your balance and not fall down. If you can manage this, you will have an exciting ride all the way in to the shore. Scuba diving and snorkeling are two ways to get a close look at the beauty lying below the surface of the ocean. The waters off the Hawaiian Islands are clean, clear and warm. They contain hundreds of kinds of colorful fish. The undersea world is made even more 25
26. colorful by the coral reefs of red, gold, white and light purple. Among these reefs there may be larger fish or sea turtles. Scuba diving allows you to see the most interesting undersea sights. “Scuba” means “Self-contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus”, that is, equipment for breathing and swimming around far under water. In Hawaii, you can take special courses to learn how to scuba dive. After the courses, you can get a certificate that will allow you to dive alone. Since it can be dangerous, proper instruction and great care are always necessary when you are scuba diving. If you are adventurous, you might try snorkeling instead of scuba diving. Less equipment is needed, just a face mask, a breathing tube (snorkel) and flippers for your feet. It only takes a few minutes to learn how to snorkel. Although you cannot dive deep into the water, you can swim with your face below the surface. Breathing through the tube, you float on the surface, and keep yourself moving with your flippers. Even from the surface like this, there will be plenty of color and beauty to see. Question 1: According to the passage, surfing___. A. began as a sport in 1943 B. was invented by the native Hawaiians C. requires expensive equipment D. is very dangerous Question 2: The water around the Hawaiian Islands is___. A. often quite cold B. full of colorful things to see C. usually very dark D. full of dangerous fish Question 9: The passage is about___. A. water sports around the world B. surfing C. tourist activities in Hawaii D. water sports in Hawaii Question 4: You can infer from the passage that___. A. water sports are all expensive B. you need to take a course for all water sports C. everyone can find a way to enjoy sports in the water D. swimming in Hawaii can be dangerous Question 5: Which statement is supported by the information in the passage? A. Snorkeling involves breathing through the tube, floating on the surface and moving with flippers B. Snorkeling requires more expensive equipment than scuba diving C. Snorkeling is for adventurous people D. Snorkeling was invented in ancient times Question 6: The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to___. A. standing on the board B. keeping balanced and not falling down C. an exciting ride D. staying on top of the wave Question 7: According to the passage, scuba diving___. A. is an ancient Hawaiian water sport B. requires special equipment and training 26
27. C. is the only way to see the fish underwater D. requires good balance Question 8: The word “proper” in paragraph 4 refers to___. A. enthusiastic B. informative C. appropriate D. short and clear 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 from 1 to 8. Under the Medicare insurance policy, people approaching 65 may enroll during the seven- month period that includes three months before the sixty-fifth birthday, the month in which the birthday falls, and three months after the birthday. However, if they wish the insurance coverage to begin when they reach 65, they must enroll three months before their birthday. People who do not enroll within their first enrollment period may enroll later, during the first three months of each year. Those people, however, must pay 10% additional for each twelve-month period that elapsed since they first could have enrolled. The monthly premium is deducted from social security payments, railroad retirement orcivil service retirement benefits. Question 1: The author’s purpose is to ___. A. describe the benefits of Medicare B. stimulate enrollment in Medicare C. advertise Medicare D. tell people when they may enroll in Medicare Question 2: People would pay 10% more for their insurance if they ___. A. were under 65 B. applied seven months before their sixty-fifth birthday C. enrolled after their sixty-fifth birthday D. enrolled in a private plan Question 3: To start coverage by Medicare on their sixty-fifth birthday, people must apply ___. A. seven months before their birthdayB. four months before their birthday C. three months before their birthday D. the month in which their birthday occurs Question 4: The word “deducted” in the passage can be replaced by ___ A. taken away B. Protected C. Subtracted D. escaped Question 5: The seven-month period described in this passage includes ___. A. seven months before the subscriber’s birthday B. seven months after the subscriber’s birthday C. seven months since the subscriber’s birthday D. three months before, three months after, and the month during which the subscriber’s birthday occurs Question 6: The word “elapsed ” in the passage most closely means ___. A. passed B. finished C. Ended D. expired Question 7: The period after the sixty-fifth birthday during which people may apply for Medicare is ___. A. a quarter of a year B. seven months C. one month D. January 1 to March 31 yearly Question 8: Medicare subscriber’s premiums ___. 27
28. A. are due the first of every month B. are taken out of their salaries C. are subtracted from their pension D. come from the government Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7. My most memorable experience happened when I was a student at Bristol University. It was during the holidays, the Easter holidays, and I needed some money. I had just (1) ___ my driving test, and I felt very pleased with myself so I went to the Job Agency. They phoned me up the (2)___ and asked me if I had a driving ( 3) ___ so I said, "Yes. ", and they said, "Right. We have got a job (4) ___ you. Go down to Bristol Fruit Market tomorrow morning. " I thought, "I'll be ( 5) ___ a car or a small van. I'll really enjoy it. " They had me drive a huge three-ton lorry. It was (6) ___. I had never driven such a lorry before. One of my workmates said, "Don't be so nervous. You'll surely be all right. " I had to get to Western Supermarket and then to Bridgewater. It was a hundred-mile trip. I got on the lorry, started the engine, released the clutch and it began to move. Immediately, I heard the lorry (7) ___ within a few second. So, I looked around and finally realized that I had crashed into a car parking at the side of the road! Question 1: A. passed B. jumped C. crossed D. took off Question 2: A. Tomorrow B. next day C. yesterday D. today Question 3: A. fines B. lice C. client D. licence Question 4: A. over B. for C. through D. out Question 5: A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. driver Question 6: A. terrific B. terrible C. wonderful D. nice Question 7: A. to crash B. crashes C. crashed D. Crashing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7. When you first apply for a job, you (1) ___not succeed in getting it. It’s always a good (2)___to ask them to explain to you what ( 3) from beating the other candidates. Don’t complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (4)___what you can do better next time. Perhaps the interviewer disapproved of or disagreed with something you said. Perhaps they just glanced at your application and saw something that made it easy to choose between you and another candidate. Don’t regard it as a failure, but recognize it as a chance to learn more. (5)___you don’t worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you’ll (6)___find the chance you’ve been waiting for. Then, your family and friends will be able to congratulate you ( 7) your success! Question 1: A. might B. would C. won’t D. must Question 2: A. means B. opinion C. idea D. method Question 3: A. presevered B. protected C. prevented D. in Question 4: A. about B. of C. over D. in 28
29. Question 5: A. As far as B. By far C. So far D. As long as Question 6: A. in the end B. lastly C. at last D. eventually Question 7: A. on B. at C. in D. of Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks. You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your strengths, experiences, (1)___ , work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that (2)___ the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (3)___ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (4)___ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (5)___ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response. Never say anything negative about past (6)___ ,employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be enthusiastic. If you are genuinely interested (7)___ the job, let the interviewer know that. Question1. A. education B. specilization C. achievement D. improvement Question 2. A.think B. have C. get D. support Question 3. A. hide B. limit C. express D. identify Question 4. A. rightly B. sharply C. accurately D. hardly Question 5. A. chance B. way C. practice D. change Question 6. A. experiment B.experiences C. actions D.memories Question 7. A. on B. for C. in D. with 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 from 1 to 8. Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers. One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available. A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help. “I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. ''You learn to 29
30. live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister." To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work. Question 1: The word "opportunity" in paragraph one is closest in meaning to___. A. respect B. chance C. idea D. lucky Question 2: The word "they" in the second paragraph refers to___. A. students B. backgrounds C. things D. countries Question 3: What can a reader find out from this text? A. what kind of programme Atlantic College offers B. what the British education system is like C. how to get along better with other people D. how to become a student at Atlantic College Question 4: What is the writer trying to do in the text? A. describe his own experience of education B. give an opinion about a special type of education C. describe the activities the students do in their free time D. give an opinion about a particular student Question 5: What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College? A. Its students are taught to like each other. B. It doesn’t give good value for money. C. It doesn't allow students enough study time. D. Its way of teaching is successful. Question 6: How has Barbara changed since being at Atlantic College? A. She finds it easier to get on with other people. B. She prefers her new friends to her family. C. She knows a lot about other countries. D. She is more confident than her sister now. Question 7: The word " admire " in the third paragraph is opposite in meaning to___. A. disapprove B. respect C. disapproved D. regard Question 8: The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to___. A. respected B. quarreled C. regarded D. admired 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 from 1 to 8. BODY LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES The body language people use often communicates more about their feelings than the words they are saying. We use body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and 30
31. changes in our voice to communicate with each other. Although some body language is universal, many gestures are culturally specific and may mean different things in different countries. If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say no and shake it to say yes – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude. In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude. In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means ‘everything is good’ in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture. Question 1. It is mentioned in the passage that many gestures ___. A. may mean different things in different countries B. are not used to communicate our feelings C. can be used to greet each other in public D. are used in greeting among men and women Question 2. People nod their head to say no in ___. A. Belgium B. Bulgaria C. France D. Japan Question 3. In the Middle East, people do not use their left hands for eating because they use their left hands___. A. when going to the bathroom B. when preparing the meal C. to put in their pockets D. to clean their tables and chairs Question 4. It can be if you whistle in public in Myanmar. A. polite B. possible C. friendly D. rude Question 5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. In France, people shouldn’t rest their feet on tables. B. In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude. C. In China, the ‘OK’ sign means money D. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping Question 6. What are the body languages mentioned in the passage? A. Body movements, hand gestures and facial expressions. B. Body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and changes in our voice C. Body movements, hand gestures and changes in our voice D. Body movements, facial expressions, and changes in our voice Question 7. The word “others” in paragraph 3 refers to ___. A. other people B. other shoes C. other soles D. other feet 31
32. Question 8. The signal “thumbs- up” mentioned in paragraph 4 means A. You agree with something or somebody B. You don’t like something or somebody C. You are bored with something or somebody D. You are sad 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 from 1 to 8. It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love and worth of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh; it is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health. When we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and ailing. The organs of our body work so smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and livers, hearts and stomachs. But when any of these gets upset and give us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an unspeakable it is to be well. Loss of health makes us miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our life. What must we do to keep our health? We must be moderate in eating and drinking, and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome, simple food. Gluttony has killed thousands and strong drink has skilled tens of thousands. We must, when young, get plenty of sleep. We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. We must avoid bad habits, secret sins, the devil and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal must be the sound mind in the sound body. Question 1: The word “gluttony” may probably means ___. A. the bad habit of eating too much B. the bad habit of working too much C. the bad habit of sleeping too muchD. the bad habit of spending too much money Question 2: The word “ailing” refers to ___. A. strong B. weak C. illness D. healthy Question 3: According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends ___. A. only when they are with us B. only when they are nice to us C. only when they passed away D. only when they live a long way from us Question 4: Loss of health makes us ___. A. be always in good health B. moderate C. miserable and it is a burden to ourselves and our friends D. be busy making a living 32
33. Question 5. Poor health makes us ___. A. feel inferior to others B. a shame to our friends C. fail to become famous D. unable to fulfill our expectation Read and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7. Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people for jobs, (1)___, human beings like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of selection, as it is commonly practiced is that the forms filled in by (2)___ often failed to show people what they really are. This means that you can follow all the best advice when completing your form and still find that you are (3)___ at the next stage the interview. Similarly, in the race cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an inadequate form may do surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have (4)___ in your ability to do the job, but don’t try to turn (5)___ into someone else, a person you (6) ___ pretend to be at the interview. Realism and honesty are definitely the(7) ___ approach. Question 1. A. and B. so C. therefore D. yet Question 2. A. senders B. writers C. applicants D. assistants Question 3. A. success B. succeed C. unsuccessful D. successful Question 4. A. interest B. importance C. attention D. confidence Question 5. A. oneself B. yourself C. itself D. themselves Question 6. A. has to B. had to C. having to D. have to Question 7. A. best B. good C. better D. bad . Read and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 7. What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (1) ___. An employer will consider you seriously for a (2)___ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (3) ___ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (4) ___ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (5) ___ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will (6) ___ to success in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel (7) ___ comfortable with, your interests and your needs. 33
34. Question 21: A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened Question 2: A. position B. location C. spot D. room Question 3: A. upon B. in C. at D. for Question 4: A. meeting B. taking C. choosing D. interviewing Question 5: A. use B. make C. lose D. spend Question 6: A. lead B. ought C. have D. cause Question 7: A. tired B. comfortable C. comfort D. Comfortably 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 from 1 to 8. Clothing is a distinctly human artifact. Even more than the use of tools, it distinguishes humans from the other creatures on this planet. While there are other creatures which use implements to a greater or lesser degree, clothing is unique to humanity. Clothing is also uniquely human, in that it serves more than one function. The basic purpose of clothing was utilitarian. By putting on an artificial skin, humans were able to move into regions for which they would otherwise have been unsuited. An extreme example of this use of clothing can be seen among the Eskimos, and other people who live in extreme climates. However, clothing was not only used for protection from the elements, but has also been a means of displaying one's status and sense of style for as long as humans have had civilization. Thus clothing also developed in countries where there is no real practical need for it, apart from the other, very human function of preserving the modesty of the wearer. Clothing tells us many things about the wearer. It can be used to indicate whether she is a member of a particular group or organization, the most extreme example of this type of clothing being a uniform. It tells us a lot about the importance of clothing that the clothes a person was wearing have been, literally, the difference between life and death. In war, soldiers recognize friends and enemies by their uniforms. Spies may be shot if captured, but if they go about their business in the uniform of their country, they are regarded as legitimate members of that country's armed forces. Uniforms can also be less formal. Anyone who has seen a group of teenagers walking together will have noticed that their clothing conforms to the standard set by their particular group. Nor are teens the only ones who are subject to such pressures. It is a rare businessman who does not feel the need to wear a suit and tie. Most politicians also try to be neat and well-dressed. People who wish to impress others often do so by the selection of their clothes- sometimes by choosing more expensive versions. This can be seen particularly in the fashion 34
35. industry, where clothing by a particular designer fetches prices which are out of all proportion to the actual utilitarian value of the material. Therefore, even though we are steadily managing to adjust our micro-environments to temperatures which are as close to ideal as the human body wants, and even though sexual taboos of undress are being steadily eroded, it is highly unlikely that there will be no use for clothing in our future, unless humanity evolves into a completely new species. Question 1. Clothes are uniquely human because they___. A. are artifacts B have many different functions C. are made by tools D. are worn when they are unnecessary Question 2. Which of the following does the author NOT give as a function of clothing? A. To show how wealthy or powerful the wearer is B. To show the wearer's taste C. To adjust our micro-environment D. To avoid indecency Question 3. According to the article, uniforms ___. A. are mainly worn by soldiers B. have many functions C. show membership of a group D. are always worn by teenagers Question 4. In paragraph 3, the word "captured" closely means___. A. recognized B. returned C. arrested D. trapped Question 5. Which of the following groups of people do not necessarily dress formally? A. business people B. teenagers C. politicians D. soldiers Question 6. The author suggests that fashion in clothing ___. A. is ridiculous B. is a part of its social function C. is used to show membership of a group D. makes clothes too expensive Question 7. Teenagers wear very similar clothing to their friends ___. A. because they have the same climate B. to avoid looking different from the others C. because of sexual taboos of undress D. to display their status and style Question 8. What might be a suitable title for the article? A. The function of clothing. B. Clothing as fashion. C. The future of clothes. D. The story of clothes 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 from 1 to 5. Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate. Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality, they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences. Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology. For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at school is not compulsory. Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or 35
36. instruction from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit the family schedule. They can log on in early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that student’s learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the student’s needs. Question 1: What is the topic of the passage? A. The effect of information technology on education B. Students don’t have to go to school anymore C. Computer software will make sure students learn at home D. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus. Question 2: The word compulsory is closest in meaning to ___ A. depended B. required C. divided D. paid Question 3: ___ counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning. A. Teacher B. Parent C. Calculator D. Computer software Question 4: What CAN’T the software do? A. monitor the time the students learn B. find out the best activities for the students C. design materials for the students D. identify weaknesses of the students Question 5: What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students? A. Students don’t need to travel to school daily B. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule C. Students’ weak achievement can be identified D. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored 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. Who talk more - men or women? Most people believe that women talk more. However, linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women, says that this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are more verbal - talk more - in private situations, where they use conversation as the "glue" to hold relationships together. But, she says, men talk more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status. Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children. Little girls often play with one "best friend", their play includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play games in groups; their play usually involves more doing 36
37. than talking. In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys are often better at mathematics. A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference. Researchers studied conversation between children age 3-6 and their parents. They found evidence that parents talk very differently to their son than they do to their daughters. The startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls. Specifically, when parents talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details. There is also far more talk about emotions, especially sadness, with daughters than with sons. Question 1. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Women talk more than men. B. It's stereotype that women talk more than men. C. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public D. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing. Question 2. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph? A. Parents do not talk much about sadness with their sons. B. Researchers have studied the conversations of children and their parents. C. Study at Emoiy University can help to explain the differences between communication styles of boys and girls. D. An Emory University found that parents talk more with their daughters than with their sons. Question 3. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the first paragraph? A. Women talk more in some situations, men talk more in others. B. Men and women have different styles of talking, which may begin in childhood. C. According to Deborah Tannen, the belief that women talk more is partly right but most wrong and oversimplified. D. Men are more sociable than women Question 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the passage? A. Girls are thought to be more talkative than boys. B. Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons. C. Parents use more language to talk with their daughters. D. Boys don't like showing their emotions. Question 5. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the second paragraph? A. Boys don't like to be with their parents as much as girls do. B. A recent study found that parents talk differently to their sons and daughters. C. Parents don't enjoy talking with their sons as much as with their daughters. D. Girls have more practice discussing sadness than boys do. Question 6. Which word could best replace "startling"? A. interesting B. annoying C. surprising D. beginning Question 7. Which word is similar in meaning to "glue" in the first paragraph? A. game B. sticky substance C. rope D. means Question 8. Which of the following phrases best explains the meaning of the word "verbal"? A. being very talkative B. deriving from verbs 37
38. C. connected with the use of spoken language D. using very loud noise Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks. You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your strengths, experiences, (1)___ , work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that (2)___ the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (3)___ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (4)___ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview gives the employer a (5)___ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response. Never say anything negative about past (6)___ ,employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be enthusiastic. If you are genuinely interested (7)___ the job, let the interviewer know that. Question 1. A. education B. specilization C. achievement D. improvement Question 2. A.think B. have C. get D. support Question 3. A. hide B. limit C. express D. identify Question 4. A. rightly B. sharply C. accurately D. hardly Question 5. A. chance B. way C. practice D. change Question 6. A. experiment B.experiences C. actions D.memories Question 7. A. on B. for C. in D. with THE –END. 38