PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (4 points - 0.

2/ each question)
1.
We all know the truth _______the earth goes round the sun.
A. that
B. what
C. whether
D. if
2.
Choose the most suitable concluding paragraph for the following essay question:“Do
you agree or disagree with the following statement: Consulting with a group of people is
the best way to make an important decision.”
A. Making an important decision is not an easy thing to do and there are different ways to do
it.
B. Some people believe that getting the opinion of other people is the best way to make an
important decision.
C. In conclusion, although some people believe it is best to make important decisions by
talking with other people, I think that important decisions are best made by a single
knowledgeable person.
D. However, I disagree with this approach.
3.
Fill in the blank with suitable word(s) for concluding sentence in a responding e-mail.
“We _______ to your continued custom, and to serving you again.”
A. look
B. looking forward
C. look forward
D. want
4.
Choose the most suitable general introductory sentence to start the following essay:
“When traveling medium distances, some people prefer to fly. Others prefer to take
express trains. Which do you prefer?”
A. I don't really like flying because it is very expensive and I often get airsick.
B. Trains and airplanes have both advantages and disadvantages.
C. Although some people prefer to fly, I prefer to take the train.
D. I don’t line flying.
5.
Choose the best sentence after reordering these words: “so/ both/ successful/ the/
comfortable/ meeting/ is/ that/ sides/ feel”
A. The meeting is so that successful both sides feel comfortable.
B. The meeting is so successful that both sides feel comfortable.
C. The meeting is successful so that both sides feel comfortable.
D. The meeting feels comfortable that both sides is so successful.
6.
Choose the best sentence after reordering these words: He/ as if/ has/ worked/ just/
sleeps/ he/ hard.
A. He worked as if he has just sleeps hard.

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B. He sleeps as if he has just worked hard.
C. He worked hard as if he has just sleeps.
D. He worked as if he has just worked hard.
7.
Fill in the blank with suitable word(s) for the sentence of acknowledging. “Thank you
for your email dated November 17 _______ about the unhelpful store clerk in our store
in the Marina Store shopping mall.”
A. complain
B. complaining
C. saying
D. sending
8.
Complete the topic sentence for the first paragraph in the Body:“______, working in a
small company helps us get close relationships with co-workers.”
A. Secondly
B. Firstly,
C. Finally
D. Thirdly
9.
Choose the suitable word to fill in the following blank:In my opinion, men and women
should have the same educational opportunities;_______, I do not agree with the idea of
accepting equal proportions of each gender in every university subject.
A. So
B. Because
C. But
D. However
10.
There were two small rooms in the beach house,____ was served as a kitchen.
A. the smaller of which
B. the smallest of which
C. the smaller of them
D. smallest of that
11.
The top students, _________________, received scholarships.
A. all of who graduated with honors
B. all of them graduated with honors
C. all of whom graduated with honors
D. both of them graduated with honors.
12.
Choose the suitable thesis statement for the following essay question: “Recently in your
town, construction of a new factory that would employ thousands of workers has been
halted because it would endanger the wild animals living in the area. Do you agree or
disagree with this decision? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.”
A. I strongly agree that they should stop the construction of the new factory.
B. The factory could be built in another place.
C. It is important not to build in rural areas if possible.

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D. It is wrong to endanger animals just to make money.
13.
Which of the following sentences is useful in asking for information?
A. Actually, I do have some questions about the product.
B. I have some questions.
C. I have some answers for the product.
D. I would like to know a few questions about the product.
14.
Which one is the best answer to combine two simple sentences:Mr. North teaches a class
for students. Their native language is not English.
A. Mr. North teaches a class for students, who native language is not English.
B. Mr. North, who teaches a class for students, is not English.
C. Mr. North teaches a class for students, whose native language is not English.
D. Mr. North teaches that a class for students their native language is not English.
15.
_______ math is the base of all other sciences.
A. It’s true
B. It’s true that
C. What’s true
D. It’s the truth
16.
Reorder the following words to make a complete sentence for asking for information:
“/would like/ I/ inquire/ to/ why/ have/ you/ decided/ to make/ change/ this.”
A. I would like change to inquire why you have decided to make.
B. I would like to inquire why you have decided to make this change.
C. I change would like to inquire why you have decided to make this.
D. I would like inquire to why you have made to decide this change.
17.
You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.
A. or
B. and
C. nor
D. yet
18.
Choose the correct question for asking for information about a position.
A. Please tell me what hours.
B. Can you tell me when hours I would work?
C. Could you please tell me what hours I would work?
D. Could you tell me hours would work?
19.
Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.
A. or
B. for
C. yet
D. but
20.

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In an opinion essay, ________ is a sentence that expresses the main idea of the essay.
A. thesis statement
B. topic sentence
C. general statement
D. supporting sentence

PART II: SHORT ANSWERS (3 points - 0.5 point/ each question)

21. student/ who/ examination

22. woman/ so that/ fit

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23. apparent/ that/ music lesson

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 Questions 24-26
Read the complaining email below.
From: Belinda Castle
To: Simon CHESTER, Electrical Appliances Manager
Subject: Hair Dryer Model NO.:3789
Sent: February 24 2018, 4:21 P.M
Dear Sir,
I am writing to complain about the poor performance of the above products.
I sent out an order form with a cheque on 12 February.
The hair dryer was delivered to me yesterday. However, after I had used it for a short while, it
became very hot and I could smell something burning inside. I had to switch it off immediately
and I am extremely disappointed.
I should be grateful if you could adjust the matter at once and send me a replacement within ten
days.
Yours faithfully,
Belinda Castle (Ms)

Respond to the e-mail as if you are the manager Simon using the useful phrases and
expressions given.
Dear Belinda Castle,

I am writing in response your e-mail complaining about your last purchase of hair dryer.
According to your complaint, the hair dryer became very hot and could smell something
burning inside.

24. I/ apologise/ inconvenience.

As a gesture of our regret, we would like to replace a new one.

26. We/ like/ offer/ you/ 5% discount/ your /next purchase.

You are a valued customer and we hope you will accept our apology.

Sincerely,

Simon

PART III: SHORT ESSAY (3 points - 0.75 point/ each question)

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Write one concluding paragraph (3 sentences ) based on following thesis statement and
main points.
The concluding paragraph consists of:
1. A restatement of your thesis in different words
2. A summary of the main points
3. You final comment on the subject
Be sure to introduce the concluding paragraph with a conclusion transition signals.

Thesis statement: Individuals should make more of an effort to reduce air pollution.
- Main point 1: They should choose products with less packaging and recycle as
much as possible.
- Main point 2: Educating their children about the importance of green environment.