Question I: Choose The Most Suitable Word or Phrase To Complete Each Sentence. (10 PTS)
Question I: Choose The Most Suitable Word or Phrase To Complete Each Sentence. (10 PTS)
Question I: Choose The Most Suitable Word or Phrase To Complete Each Sentence. (10 PTS)
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Question I: Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10 pts)
2............................... home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe
in the benifits of traditional schooling.
3. Put all the toys away............................... someone slips and falls on them
6. “Would you mind putting the parcel in the post for me?” “.........................................”
A. on B. above C. over D. up
18. .……………the newspapers have revealed so far can justify the action taken by the Army.
20. They said they could order it for me because they didn’t have my size in………………
Question II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capital letters. (10 pts)
1. I didn’t go out last night because I was ... and I didn’t want to see anyone.
DEPRESS depressed
2. You’re always …………… Isn’t there anything that makes you happy?
MISERY miserable
3. We can only catch criminals if we have the full ……of the general public.
COOPERATE cooperation
4. She gave me a very……look when she saw that I wasn’t wearing the correct.
APPROVE disapproving
7. Advertisements acount for three fourths of the ………… of the newspaper. incomes
COME
9. The athletes take part in the Olympic Games in the true spirit of ………sportsmanship
SPORT
10. I am afraid you have been …informed… .She no longer works for us.
INFORM
Question I: Fill in the blanks with one suitable word. The first letter of the word has been
provided (10pts)
Question II: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for
each space. (10 pts)
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. …(1)…
human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world…(2)…on
consuming two- thirds of the world’s resources while half of the world’s population do so…(3)…
to stay alive, we are rapidly destroying the…(4)…resource we have by which all people can
survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is…(5)…built on or washed into the sea. Renewable
resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover…(6)… . We discharge
pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result, the planet’s
ability to support people is being…(7)…at the very time when rising human numbers and
consumption are…(8)…increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth’s natural resources are there
for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to…(9)…
us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will…
(10)…indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and
everyone will suffer.
1. A. Yet B. Still C. Although D. Despite
2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows
3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
4. A. only B. individual C. lone D. alone
5. A. sooner B. either C. neither D. rather
6. A. quite B. greatly C. utterly D. completely
7. A. stopped B. narrowed C. reduced D. cut
8. A. making B. having C. taking D. doing
9. A. hold B. maintain C. keep D. stay
10. A. last B. stand C. go D. remain
Question III: Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (5 pts)
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in
season. Drying, smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of
fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in
1810 a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of
canning. And in the 1850's an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and
preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860's, but
supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had
fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all
kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their
daily diets. Growing urban populations created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable
farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship
perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890's, northern
city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously
available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of
iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice commercially had
been invented in the 1870's, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice
plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and
remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920's and 1930's.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly
foods that were heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat.
Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and
dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
5. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Canning C. Cold storage D. Chemical additives
Question I: Complete the second sentence with the same meaning as the first one. (10 pts)
4. All the children will receive a prize, whatever their score in the competition.
à It didn’t ……………………………………………………………………………….
7. You will have to spend at least $500 to get that sort of camera.
à So heavily....................................................................................................................
9. Working for this travel agency will not be possible without a good command of English.
à The later.....................................................................................................................
Question II: Using the word given and other words, complete the second sentences so that it has
the same meaning as the first. Do not change the word given (10 pts)
1. I supposed you were very tired after your long walk. (MUST)
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
3. Flooding in this region was the result of the heavy rain. (RESULTED)
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
4. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee. (EARNED)
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
9. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievement. (MUCH)
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
ð …………………………………………………….……………………
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I. VOCABULARY: (30 points)
Part 1: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes each
sentence.
1. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for ................... .
2. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall
have a better ................... .
3. When the starter gave the ................... all the competitors in the race began to run round the
track.
5. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ................... new procedures to save
time and money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore
6. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not .................... your television set.
9. I saw a thief take Peter's wallet so I ran ................... him, but I didn't catch him.
A. into B. after C. over D. near
10. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to................... the match till Sunday.
A. put off B. cancel C. play D. put away
Part 2: Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word
that fits in the space in the same line.
Kids watch more TV
If you want a truly (1) .............................. holiday , book with us now! We (MEMORY)
can offer you a (2) ........................ service that no other company can. (person)
Our expert staff will provide you with useful (3) ....................... about all (inform)
of the (4) ................................ buildings and areas that you can visit. On some (history)
excursions, for a small (5) .................................................change, we can even provide (add)
you with your own individual guide. A trip with us will give you an insight
into the (6) ................................................................. of the region. We try to make sure (cultural)
that nothing is (7) ............................................................ in order to make your trip a (miss)
(8) ............................... one that you will talk about for ages. We have (marvel)
something to offer both those (9) ..................................................... for a peaceful time (look)
taking it easy, and more (10) ............................................... people looking for the (energy)
adventure of a lifetime.
III/
Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and
some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (). If the line has a
word which should not be there, write the word. (15 points)
I’m really a keen on going to the cinema, so I’ve got lots of favourite 1.________
films. But the best one as I’ve seen lately is called Pressure. In some 2.________
ways, I suppose that you could regard it as a detective film but it’s 3.________
different from most films of that one kind because the characters are 4.________
they such unusual people. The detective in it, for example, is a computer 5. _______
expert who solves crimes on her computer using information given to 6.________
her by her assistants, who go out and interview to people. The case in 7.________
the film concerns about the wife of a millionaire, who has gone missing. 8.________
Sometimes the plot gets a bit complicated but it isn’t too hard to keep 9.________
up with it. There are a lot of strange characters in it, such as a man 10._______
who always wears two hats on, and some of the scenes really made me 11. ______
laugh. Also there is a big surprise at the end but I won’t say you what 12. ______
that is in the case you go to see it. It’s very well acted and I also like 13._______
the music in it. But what do I really like about the film is that it’s so 14. ______
original – I’ve never seen another film quite like that. 15._______
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I- Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. (10 pts)
26. We must learn about keeping our environment (POLLUTE) ............... .
27. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces (HOUSE) .............. bills.
28-29. You needn't go on a diet; but you have to eat (SENSE) .............. and you mustn’t
(EAT) .............. .
30. Help is immediately sent to the (SURVIVE) .............. of the earthquake.
31. My brother can repair electric (APPLY) .............. very well.
32. (ENVIRONMENT) .............. are doing their best to save the species from dying out.
35. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts, and (CLASS) ..............
advertising.
II/Fill in each of the blanks with one suitable word. (10 pts)
Every year, eight million children across the United States spend some time at a summer camp. For more
than a century, children have enjoyed both learning new skills and (36..........) part in a variety of activities
in a friendly environment.
There are 10,000 camps across the country, which are designed to look (37. .......) youngsters from the age
of 6 to 18. The camps, (38. ........) anything from 1 to 8 weeks, are often situated in beautiful lakeside
areas and there is a wide range of (39..........) to suit every pocket. The children typically do outdoor
(40. .......), including some challenging sports like climbing, or indoor activities such as drama, music or
poetry. (41. .........) the camps are not luxurious, the wooden cabins the young people sleep (42. .......) are
comfortable. The timetable does not allow very much time for relaxing because the children are (43. .......)
busy all the time. The camps are popular with the children and many come away (44. .........) of
enthusiasm. In the words of one former camper, 'I made a lot of friends, (45...........) never on my own, and
became a lot more self-confident.'
III/ The computer is undoubtedly one of the most (46) ....................... and important inventions of
the twentieth century. Boring or time-consuming jobs which, in the past, would have been
(47)...................... by hundreds of workers can now be done by one small computer. However, the
(48)......................... of the computer has not been entirely problem-free. Many people feel that we are
already too (49)..........................on computers. They think that computers themselves are
(50)........................... too powerful, and that people are no longer in control of them.
One of the problems with a computer is that, like any other machines, it can (51)..........................
If a computer is (52)........................., the information it is storing can be lost. If a computer program
has a(n) (53)......................... in it, the computer’s calculation can be seriously (54)........................... A
faulty program in a hospital or police computer could (55)...........................terrible mistakes.
46. A. shocking B. amazing C. astonishing D. surprising
47. A. done out B. made out C. carried out D. figured out
48. A. usage B. experiment C. introduction D. operation
49. A. dependent B. based C. influenced D. carried
50. A. becoming B. getting C. running D. turning
51. A. break up B. break down C. break into D. break out
52. A. changed B. modified C. contaminated D. damaged
53. A. foul B. abnormality C. wrongdoing D. error
54. A. devalued B. affected C. fooled D. broken
55. A. do B. produce C. find D. cause