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I. Listen to Amy Andrews talking about her job as a ski instructor. Choose the correct answer (A, B or
C). (10 pts)
1. Amy wanted to become a ski instructor because
A. she hoped to do a lot of skiing.
B. she was able to combine two of her key interests.
C. her own instructor encouraged her.
2.Why does Amy think everyone should have skiing lessons?
A. to avoid dangerous situations on the mountain
B.to develop the best technique possible
C. to find out more about the sport
3. What was the most important thing Amy learnt during her own training?
A. the need to be popular with students
B. how to help students enjoy their classes
C. the importance of understanding people’s fears
4. Amy says that the best thing about the place she works is
A. the size of the classes she teaches.
B. the beauty of the mountains.
C. the interesting work she does.
5. What advice does Amy have for new instructors?
A. spend time finding the right equipment
B. look fashionable on the mountain
C. buy up-do-date skis and boots
II: Complete the table below with information from a part of the radio interview. Write NO MORE
THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (10 pts)
Changes Benefits
seats (1) ______ to the consumer
entertainment (2) ______ to the consumer
(3) ______ Atmosphere more pleasant
Restrictions
(4) ______
economy class
to the consumer
meals (5) ______
KEYS
1.B 2.B 3.C 4. C 5. A
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)
1. bigger, more comfortable
2. recent (release) films / recent (release) blockbusters
3. smoking
4. fire risk reduced
5. offer more / vegetarian meals /two hot meals / interesting / exotic /gourmet food
SECTION B – PHONETICS (10 points)
Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions. Write your answer on the numbered blanks given below.(05 points)
1. A. reading B. easy C. pleasure D. Please
2. A. foul B. house C. amount D. Adventurous
3. A. equivalent B. technique C. question D. quite
4. A. grasses B. stretches C. comprises D. potatoes
5. A. competitor B. medal C. level D. development

Your answer :
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part II. Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the
following questions. Write your answer on the numbered blanks given below. (05 points)
6. A. believe B. marriage C. response D. maintain
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 7. A. partnership B. romantic C. actually D. attitude
8. A. attractiveness B. traditional C. Generation D. American
9. A. obvious B. probably C. finally D. approaching
10. A. physical B. achievement C. government D. national

Your answer :
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION C – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (80 points)

Part I. Choose the best answer to finish each of the following questions by choosing the letter A, B, C, or
D. Write your answer on the numbered blanks given below. (20 points)
1. Tom and Mary never came to class late. ..................................
A. So did we B. Neither did we C. We did either D. Neither we did
2. I remember ....................to Hanoi when I was a very small child.
A. taking B. to take C. to be taken D. being taken
3. Helen asked me ......................the film called “Star Wars”.
A. if I had seen B. have I seen C. have you seen D. if had I seen
4. I saw him hiding something in a __________bag.
A. plastic small black B. small plastic black
C. black small plastic D. small black plastic
5. Had we known your new address, we .................to see you.
A. would have come B. will come
C. would come D. came
6. I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made.......................that story.
A. out B. up C. off D. down
7. She warned me........................
A. to not do it B. I should do it C. about to do it D. not to do it
8. .................had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor.
A. Scarely B. Never C. No sooner D. Just
9. Jason’s professor had him......................his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the
committee.
A. rewrites B. rewriting C. rewrite D. to rewrite
10. The problems .......................last year caused to the committee members to table the proposal
temporarily.
A. were discovered B. which was discovered
C. that discovered D. discovered
11. One……………adults takes physical exercise at least once a week.
A. from five B. in five C. at five D. with five
12. __________ to Jim myself, I can’t tell why he would do such terrible things.
A. Not to be speaking B. Not to have spoken
C. Because of not being spoken D. Not having spoken
13. She helped to obtain funds to found and maintain her husband’s college.
A. get B. order C. observe D. send
14. She was able to ______ all the tasks assigned to her.
A. keep on B. set up C. put off D. carry out
15. He ……………….extremely difficult standards for himself.
A. made B. set C. built D. put up
16. All fossil fuels are ________ resources that can not be replaced quickly.
A. unlimited B. non-renewable C. renewable D. available
17. She came to the airport only to find out that she _______ her passport at home.
A. would have left B. has left C. was leavingD. had left
18. Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the _________
A. fault B. error C. slip D. wrong
19. It’s time we had a ________talk with each other in an effort to clear the air.
A. heart to heart B. eye to eye
C. face to face D. cheek to cheek

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 20. The reason why he gets into trouble so often is that he has a _______ temper.
A. fast B. rapid C. speedy D. quick
Your answer
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Part II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets to finish the following sentences. Write your
answer on the numbered blanks given below. (20 points)
a. If he (1. not drink)_________ too much last night, he (2. not - be)_________ tired now.
b. I’m sure he must (3. be)_________ at home last night because the door was open when I (4.
come)_________.
c. At this time next week, they (5. sit)_________ in the train on their way to Paris.
d. It’s raining. I would rather you (6. close)_________ the window.
e. I don’t know what the matter with him is. He’s looked funny since you (7. be)_________ away.
f. On the first of next month, he (8. be)_________ in prison for five years.
g. His personal problems seem (9. distract)_________ him from his work lately.
h. He suggested that a final decision (10. make)_________.
Your answer:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Part III. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column on
the right. (0) has been done as an example (20 points)
The origins of Halloween
Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the (0)________ (WEST) world, and is a time when
people dress up as witches or ghosts, and go "trick-or treating". It is (1) _________ (DOUBT) one
of the most popular traditions in the United States and Britain.
The celebration (2) _________(ORIGIN) about two thousand years ago with the Celts. These
people were the (3) ________ (INHABIT) of an area that includes Britain, Ireland and Brittany.
They relied on the land for their (4) _______ (LIVE), and this meant that they were at the mercy of
(5) ________ (PREDICT) weather conditions, especially during the winter.
The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the beginning of winter, a period
(6) _________ (TRADITION) associated with death. On the eve of the new year, it was believed
that the barriers between the worlds of the living and the dead were (7) ________ (TEMPORARY)
withdrawn, and it was possible to communicate with spirits. The Celts believed that the spirits
offered them (8) ________ (GUIDE) and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were (9)
_________ (REPUTE) able to predict the future on this point.
When the Roman completed their (10) ________ (CONQUER) of Celtic lands, they added their
own flavour to this festival. The advent of Christianity brought about yet other changes.
Example: 0.____ western _____
Your answer:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Part IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. (10 pts)
1. Kate fell _______ with her boyfriend and they stopped seeing each other.
2. She would just sit in her chair, dreaming her life ________.
3. I’ve taken this watch _______ pieces, and now I can’t put it together again.
4. I went to the library, but the book I wanted was out _______ loan.
5. Sorry I’m late. Something cropped _________ at the office.
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 6. I’m sure my brother will never get married because he hates the feeling of being tied _____
7. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to catch up______ what she missed why she was away.
8. I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting. I failed to get my point _______
9. Jane’s very modest, always playing ________ her success.
10. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been tampered________.
Your answer:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

PART V. The passage below contains 10 mistakes. IDENTIFY and CORRECT these ten mistakes. Write
your answer on the number blanks given below. (10points)

Example: wrongly  wrong. : Each of the numbered lines in the passage contains a mistake, find
and correct it.(20 points )
Verbal and nonverbal messages within the same interaction can sometimes send
opposing or conflicting messages: A person verbal expressing a statement of truth while 00. verbally
avoid eye contact may convey a mixed message to the receiver in the interaction. 01.
Conflicting messages may occur for a variety of reason often stemming from feelings of 02.
uncertain, ambivalence, or frustration. When mixed messages occur, nonverbal 03.
communication become the primary tool people use to attain additional information of 04.
clarify the situation; great attention is placed on bodily movements and positioning when 05.
people perceives mixed messages during interactions. Accurate interpretation of messages 06.
are made easier when nonverbal and verbal communication complement each others. 07.
Nonverbal cues can be used to elaborate on verbal messages to reinforce an information 08.
sent when trying to achieve communicative goals; message have been shown to be 09.
remembered better when nonverbal signally affirm the verbal exchange. 10.

SECTION D– READING COMPREHENSION (40 points)

Part I. Read the passage and find ONE suitable word to fill in each blank to finish the passage. Write your
answer on the numbered blanks given below. (20 points)
If there is just one single thing more astonishing than the ability of the adult human being to
talk, it is the process by which someone learns to do this. Some parts of the process are still (1)________
much a closed book, but it is for the (2)_________ part possible to describe what the child is doing at various
stages in its development, even if we cannot account (3)________ how exactly it learns to do these things.
In fact, research carried out by various linguists has (4)_________ rise to as many theories as there
are differences in the rate of development. A baby actually makes sounds from the moment it is born, but for
some time these are rather far removed (5)_________ articulate speech. In something like a year, a baby will
probably be at a stage where one or two syllables represent the peak of its achievement as a speaker; one
more year and it will be (6)_______ out with short phrases, and after this it seems (7)________ time at all
before the child is capable of uttering complete sentences.
Despite being a truly remarkable feat of learning, this is one that is performed by the vast
(8)_________ of human beings. Complex operations are brought (9)________ play in these dealing with
speech and language; the key (10)_______ in brain work, though tongue – work and ear – work play a part in
the whole process.

Your answer:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

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Part II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, or D best fits each space. Write your
answer on the numbered blanks given below. (10 points)
In the summer of 2000, the Vietnam Society of Learning Promotion (1) ______ a campaign for illiteracy
eradication. In the campaign, six hundred (2) ______ minority students from the northern highlands were
asked to provide reading and writing skills to 1,200 illiterate people living in their (3) ______ villages. In
2001, eight hundred volunteer. students took (4) ______ in the campaign. The number of people receiving
reading and writing lessons (5) ______ 4,623. This was an effective way to help people
in remote and mountainous areas to read and write.
The fight (6) ______ illiteracy continued in the summer of 2002. This time the Vietnam Society of
Learning Promotion decided to (7) ______ its activities to the central mountainous provinces. At present, the
number of illiterate people in the remote and moutainous areas is (8) ______ decreasing. It is hoped that
illiteracy will soon be (9) ______ in our country as more and more people are taking part in the (10) ______
against it.
1. A. began B. had C. started D. managed
2. A. national B. ethnic C. racial D. religious
3. A. home B. own C. remote D. house
4. A. control B. care C. part D. interest
5. A. ranged B. grew C. rose D. reached
6. A. in B. against C. towards D. of
7. A. enlarge B. widen. C. expand D. expend
8. A. gradually B. constantly C. actually D. mainly
9. A. limitted B. eradicated C. completed D. prevented
10. A. battle B. strike C. challenge D. struggle
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part III. Read the following passage. For question 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 pts)

Day after day we hear about how anthropogenic development is causing global warming. According to an
increasingly vocal minority, however, we should be asking ourselves how much of this is media hype and
how much is based on real evidence. It seems, as so often is the case, that it depends on which expert you
listen to, or which statistics you study.

Yes, it is true that there is a mass of evidence to indicate that the world is getting warmer, with one of the
world's leading weather predictors stating that air temperatures have shown an increase of just under half a
degree Celsius since the beginning of the twentieth century. And while this may not sound like anything
worth losing sleep over the international press would have us believe that the consequences could be
devastating. Other experts, however, are of the opinion that what we are seeing is just part of a natural
upward and downward swing that has always been part of the cycle of global weather. An analysis of the
views of major meteorologists in the United States showed that less than 20% of them believed that any
change in temperature over the last hundred years was our own fault-the rest attributed it to natural cyclical
changes.

There is, of course, no denying that we are still at a very early stage in understanding weather. The effects of
such variables as rainfall, cloud formation, the seas and oceans, gases such as methane and ozone, or even
solar energy are still not really understood, and therefore the predictions that we make using them cannot
always be relied on. Dr. James Hansen, in 1988, was predicting that the likely effects of global warming
would be a raising of world temperature which would have disastrous consequences for mankind: "a strong
cause and effect relationship between the current climate and human alteration of the atmosphere". He has
now gone on record as stating that using artificial models of climate as a way of predicting change is all but
impossible. In fact, he now believes that, rather than getting hotter, our planet is getting greener as a result of
the carbon dioxide increase, with the prospect of increasing vegetation in areas which in recent history have
been frozen wastelands.

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In fact, there is some evidence to suggest that as our computer-based weather models have become more
sophisticated, the predicted rises in temperature have been cut back. In addition, if we look at the much
reported rise in global temperature over the last century, a close analysis reveals that the lion's share of that
increase, almost three quarters in total, occurred before man began to 'poison' his world with industrial
processes and the accompanying greenhouse gas emissions in the second half of the twentieth century.

So should we pay any attention to those stories that scream out at us from billboards and television news
headlines, claiming that man, with his inexhaustible dependence on oil-based machinery and ever more
sophisticated forms of transport is creating a nightmare level of 'greenhouse gas emissions, poisoning his
environment and ripping open the ozone layer? Doubters point to scientific evidence. which can prove that,
of all the greenhouse gases, only two percent come from man-made sources, the rest resulting from natural
emissions.

Who, then, to believe: the environmentalist exhorting us to leave the car at home, to buy re-usable products
packaged in recycled paper and to plant trees in our back yard? Or the sceptics, including, of course, a lot of
big businesses who have most to lose, when they tell us that we are making a mountain out of a molehill?
And my own opinion? The jury's still out as far as I am concerned!

1. The author __________

A. believe that man is causing global warming.
B. believes that global warming is a natural process.
C. is sure what the causes of global warming are.
D. does not say what he believes the causes of global warming are.

2. As to the cause of global warming, the author believes that _________

A. occasionally the facts depend on who you are talking to.
B. the facts always depend on who you are talking to.
C. often the facts depend on which expert you listen to.
D. you should not speak to experts.

3. More than 80% of the top meteorologists in the United States are of the opinion that _________
A. global warming should make us lose sleep.
B. global warming is not the result of natural cyclical changes but man-made.
C. the consequences of global warming will be devastating.
D. global warming is not man-made, but the result of natural cyclical changes.

4. Our understanding of weather __________

A. leads to reliable predictions.
B. is variable.
C. cannot be denied.
D. is not very developed yet.

5. Currently, Dr James Hansen's beliefs include the fact that _________

A. it is nearly impossible to predict weather change using artificial models.
B. the consequences of global warming would be disastrous for mankind.
C. there is a significant link between the climate now, and man's changing of the atmosphere.
D. Earth is getting colder.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
For questions 6-10, write in the corresponding numbered boxes with YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN:
Yes if the statement agrees with the information in the passage
No if the statement contradicts the information in the passage
Not given if there is no information about the statement in the passage.

6. At the same time that computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, weather
forecasters have become more expert.

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7. Most of the increase in global temperature happened in the second half of the twentieth century.
8. The media wants us to blame ourselves for global warming.
9. The media encourages the public to use environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric cars to combat
global warming.
10. Many big businesses are on the side of the sceptics as regards the cause of global warming.
Your answers:

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION E. WRITING (50 points)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10 points)
1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
→ If it ………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
→ Hardly …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
→ The English owe ……………………………………………………………………………
4. “If my members agree to that, I’ll be very surprised,” said the union delegate.
→ The union delegate observed that …………………………………………………………
5. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
→ Despite my ………………………………………………………………………………

Part II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a
way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the
given word. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. (0) has been done as an
example. (10 pts)
0.        Fiona refused to wear her old dress. (not)
           Fiona said that ________ she would not wear ________ her old dress.
1. As long as he could see, Kevin really didn't mind where he sat in the stadium. (difference)
→ As long as he could see , …………………………where he sat in the stadium.
2. Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed. (informed)
→ We should ……………………………………………… the change of the date.
3. Jane's family persuaded her to enter the competition. (talked)
→ Jane was ……………………………………………the competition by her family.
4. We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job. (occurred)
→ It never ………………………….. Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
5. Sally was all ready to leave the office when her boss asked her to type up a report (point)
→ Sally was ………………… the office when her boss asked her to type up a report.

Part III. Write a paragraph of about 180 words on the following topic (30 pts):
"The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main
problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest"?

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ĐÁP ÁN BIỂU ĐIỂM

ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 11 THPT
Môn: Tiếng Anh

SECTION A: LISTENING (20 points)

I. Listen to Amy Andrews talking about her job as a ski instructor. Choose the correct answer (A, B
or C).
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)

1.B 2.B 3.C 4. C 5. A

II: Complete the table below with information from a part of the radio interview. Write NO MORE
THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (10 pts)
Changes Benefits
seats (1) ______ to the consumer
entertainment (2) ______ to the consumer
(3) ______ Atmosphere more pleasant
Restrictions
(4) ______
economy class (5) -------------------------
to the consumer
meals ___
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)
1. bigger, more comfortable
2. recent (release) films / recent (release) blockbusters
3. smoking

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 4. fire risk reduced
5. offer more / vegetarian meals /two hot meals / interesting / exotic /gourmet food
Tape scripts
PART 1:
B: Today I’m talking to Amy Andrews, a young ski instructor. Amy, how did you decide to become a ski
instructor?

A: I guess the simple answer is – I love skiing! Seriously, though, I knew I wanted to be a teacher of some
kind. I love working with kids so it wasn’t a hard decision to link the two things. I love the fact that no two
days are the same – the people, the snow and weather conditions, the experiences – they’re all totally
different. I was taught by an excellent instructor myself and I learned so much from him.

B: Why does anyone need skiing lessons?

A: If you teach yourself to ski, you often develop bad habits because noone corrects you and that’s not good.
You might look stupid when you’re skiing or even end up hurting yourself because your technique is poor.
Some complete beginners under-estimate how hard it is. They arrive on the first day, rent their equipment, go
straight to the top of the mountain on the chairlift and then they can’t get down. Then they get scared and just
give up. Part of an instructor’s job is to make beginners feel confident because you’ve taught them the right
way to ski.

B: What was the most important thing you learnt during your training?

A: Well, skiing can be frustrating when you’re a beginner and lots of people give up too quickly. It’s the
instructor’s job to keep them going and developing trust is part of that. Of course they have to like you as
well, so encouraging them, establishing a relationship, having fun with them – that all comes into it. But I
think that the most important thing that my instructor taught me, the key factor if you like, is working out
what each student finds difficult and helping individuals to cope with their fears. For some people that means
managing the skis, for others it’s knowing how to fall over safely.

B: What do you like best about the place where you work?

A: It’s quite a small resort, which is good for me – no huge hotels or massive crowds on the ski lifts. It’s easy
to get to know your students because groups are small and there are loads of really good mountain runs for
people of very different standards. You certainly don’t get bored on them, no matter how often you ski them,
and that’s pretty vital when you’re on them every day! The trees make the whole area really beautiful.

B: What advice would you like to pass on to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a ski instructor?
 
A: It’s about your gear. Don’t read advertisements or look on websites. If you do, you might just buy the
latest skis, or even go for the most expensive clothes because they look good. Find out what suits you and
what you feel comfortable in and don’t rush the decision. You have to spend long hours in your ski boots, so
it’s really important that they don’t hurt you otherwise you can’t concentrate on your job. You don’t want to
be cold while you’re standing watching others ski. People don’t always tell you that!
B: Thanks, Amy!

PART 2
Sue: So, have you seen many changes in the type of services you offer?
Julie: Oh, yes. These days the competition is much tougher. I suppose the result is that the consumer, the
traveler, has a much better deal. Well, the seats are bigger, more comfortable than they were 10 years ago -
the in-flight entertainment, the films ... now they are all recent release blockbusters. They weren't l0 years
ago. But the two biggest improvements have been to do with the smoking restrictions and the upgrading of
the meals.
Sue: Oh right, tell me about these two changes.

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Julie: Yes, the restriction on smoking has had a two-fold benefit. Firstly, the atmosphere is much more
pleasant, and, secondly, the fire risk is greatly reduced. You know, we used to have people dropping
cigarettes, burning the seats. A dreadful fire risk. Can you imagine?
Sue: Terrible.
Julie: I, for one, never understood why anyone was ever allowed to smoke on aeroplanes in the first place.
Sue: Um ... and the meals?
Julie: Ah, with so many carriers vying for passengers on the same route, you just have to offer more.
Vegetarian meals, choice of two hot meals, interesting, exotic, gourmet food – all this is now commonplace
in our economy class galleys. And for the business and first-class passengers, the food is as good as in any
world-class restaurant - top chefs, great presentation, nutritious ingredients ... really quite lovely.
Sue: And finally, what advice or words of warning would you give to school leavers considering a career in
this industry?
Julie: That's a difficult question. I'd say think long and hard about why you want to do it. It's not all
glamorous, and it can be very hard work.
Sue: Julie, it's been fascinating talking to you. Thank you for your time. And just before we go, next week we
will be talking to ...

SECTION B – PHONETICS (10 points)

Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions. Write your answer on the numbered blanks given below. (05 points)
Keys (1.0 points for each correct answer)

1.C 2.D 3.B 4. D 5. D

Part II. Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the
following questions. Write your answer on the numbered blanks given below. (05 points)
Keys (1.0 points for each correct answer)
6.B 7.B 8.C 9. D 10. B

SECTION C – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (80 points)

Part I. Choose the best answer to finish each of the following questions by choosing the letter A, B, C, or
D. Write your answer on the numbered blanks given below. (20 points)
Keys (1.0 points for each correct answer)

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. D
11. B 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. D 18. D 19. A 20. D
Part II. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets to finish the following sentences. Write your
answer on the numbered blanks given below. (20 points)
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)

1. had not drunk 6. closed

2. would not be 7. were
3. have been 8. will have been
4. came 9. to have been distracting
5. will be sitting 10. should be made/be made

Part III. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered space provided in the column
on the right. (0) has been done as an example (20 points)
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)

1. undoubtedly 2. originated 3. inhabitants 4. livelihood 5. unpredictable

6. traditionally 7. temporarily 8. guidance 9. reputedly 10. conquest

Part IV. Complete the following sentences with one preposition/particle for each blank. (10 points)
Keys (1.0 point for each correct answer)

1. out 2. away 3. to 4. on 5. up
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6. down 7. on 8. across 9. down 10. with

Part V. The passage below contains10 mistakes. IDENTIFY and CORRECT these ten mistakes. Write
your answer on the number blanks given below. (10points)

Keys (1.0 points for each correct answer)

. : Each of the numbered lines in the passage contains a mistake, find and correct it.(20 points )
Verbal and nonverbal messages within the same interaction can sometimes send
opposing or conflicting messages: A person verbal expressing a statement of truth while 00. verbally
avoid eye contact may convey a mixed message to the receiver in the interaction. 01. avoiding
Conflicting messages may occur for a variety of reason often stemming from feelings of 02. reasons
uncertain, ambivalence, or frustration. When mixed messages occur, nonverbal 03. uncertainty
communication become the primary tool people use to attain additional information of 04. becomes
clarify the situation; great attention is placed on bodily movements and positioning when 05. to
people perceives mixed messages during interactions. Accurate interpretation of messages 06. perceive
are made easier when nonverbal and verbal communication complement each others. 07. is
Nonverbal cues can be used to elaborate on verbal messages to reinforce an information 08. other
sent when trying to achieve communicative goals; message have been shown to be 09. the
remembered better when nonverbal signally affirm the verbal exchange. 10. messages

SECTION D– READING COMPREHENSION (40 points)

Part I. Read the passage and find ONE suitable word to fill in each blank to finish the passage. Write your
answer on the numbered blanks given below. (20 points)
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)

1. very/pretty 2. most 3. for 4. given 5.. from

6. coming 7. no 8. majority 9. into 10. lies

Part II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, or D best fits each space. Write your
answer on the numbered blanks given below. (10 points)
Keys (1.0 points for each correct answer)
1.C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5.D
6. B 7. C 8. A 9.B 10.D

Part III. Read the following passage. For question 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
Keys (1.0 points for each correct answer)

1. D 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. A
6. NOT GIVEN 7. NO 8. YES 9. NOT GIVEN 10. YES

SECTION E. WRITING (50 points)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10 points)
Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)

1. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.

→ If it hadn’d been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed.
2. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
→ Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
3. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
→ The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobacco to Walter Raleigh.
4. “If my members agree to that, I’ll be very surprised,” said the union delegate.
→ The union delegate observed that he would be very surprised if his members agreed to that.
5. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
→ Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
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Part II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a
way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the
given word. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. (0) has been done as an
example.

Keys (2.0 points for each correct answer)

1. As long as he could see, it made no difference to Kevin where he sat in the stadium.
2. We should have been informed of / about the change of the date.
3. Jane was talked into entering the competition by her family.
4. It never occurred to us that Julian might be planning to resign from his job.
5. Sally was on the point of leaving the office when her boss asked her to type up a report.

Part III. Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic (30 points)
"The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main
problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest"?
1. Form: an essay (5 points)
+ Easy to read
+ Coherent
2. Content: (15 points)
+ Successful fulfillment of the task
3. Language: (10) points)
+ Appropriate vocabulary (3 points)
+ Suitable connectors (3point)
+ Correct grammar (3 points)
+ Punctuating/Spelling (1 points)

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