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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. climber
B. subtle
C. debtor
D. probable
Question 2: A. unity
B. suite
C. studious
D. volume
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. catalogue B. competitive C. experienced D. pedestrian
Question 4: A. conservative B. conference C. proficiency D. industrial
Question 5: A. advertise B. practice C. advise D. promise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 6: Man has set foot on the Moon and he is now planning to Venus and back.
A. travelling B. travel C. to have travelled D. to travel
Question 7: Wheres that dress that your boyfriend gave you?
A. lovely long pink silk B. lovely pink long silk
C. long pink silk lovely D. pink long lovely silk
Question 8: Ive seen that famous actor on television, but Ive never seen him person.
A. by B. on C. of D. in
Question 9: Jack yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me.
A. cant have arrived B. mustnt have arrived
C. neednt have arrived D. shouldnt have arrived
Question 10: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as

A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there
Question 11: That book is written by a famous anthropologist. Its about the people in Samoa for
two years.
A. that she lived B. that she lived among them
C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them
Question 12: is the price of the car.
A. What interested in us B. That we are interested in
C. That interested us D. What we are interested in
Question 13: The purpose of a labour union is to improve the working condition, , and pay of its
members.
A. jobs are secure B. to be secure C. the jobs security D. job security
Question 14: Only when you become a parent what true responsibility is.
A. you will understand B. dont you understand
C. will you understand D. would you understand
Question 15: - Would you bother if I had a look at your paper? -
A. Youre welcome B. Well, actually Id rather you didnt
C. Thats a good idea D. Oh, I didnt realize that
Question 16: home schooling is very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of
traditional schooling.
A. Even though B. Despite that C. Because D. In spite of
Question 17: - Lisa: Have you been able to reach Peter? - Gina:
A. Thats no approval B. Yes, Ive known him for years
C. No, the line is busy D. Its much too high
Question 18: You cant get a soda on that machine. Theres a sign on it says that .
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A. Out of job B. Out of order C. Out of mind D. Out of hand

* out of job = unemployed, jobless; out of order: hng (my mc); out of mind: lng qun; out of hand: khng
nm c, khng kim sot c
Question 19: If youre telling some to , youre telling them to relax.
A. calm down B. calm on C. calm in D. calm out
Question 20: Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or for success in college.
A. dependable B. efficient C. available D. essential
Question 21: My mother her services for an environmental group. She helps raise money to protect
wildlife.
A. identifies B. encourages C. shares D. volunteers
Question 22: Stop about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
Question 23: The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n)
species.
A. endanger B. endangered C. dangerous D. danger
Question 24: Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in of food in developing
countries.
A. shortages B. surpluses C. failures D. supplies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health,
nutrition and medicine.
A. anticipation B. expectation C. span D. prospect
Question 26: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running.
A. flushing out with water B. supplying water
C. cleaning with water D. washing out with water
Question 27: Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the
human cell.
A. deep understanding B. far-sighted views
C. spectacular sightings D. in-depth studies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the
starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.
A. with ribs B. without ribs C. without backbones D. with backbones
Question 29: Mr. Smiths new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions .
Question 30: So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the
world.
A
B
C
D
Question 31: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic
A
B
C
part of the education of every child.
D
Question 32: Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for
A
B
C
the students to practise speaking words.
D
Question 33: Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses the same skills but
A
B
C
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offers a better salary?

D
Question 34: Scientists say that the Earth is unique because no other planet has conditions which
A
B
enables the existence of intelligent life.
C
D
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.
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (35) class size is
twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (36) teaching and learning, and the school has a
language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English;
however, if you work hard and practise (37) English as much as you can. You will take a short (38)
in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (39) at the most suitable level.
There are two classes at the Elementary level: one is for complete (40) and the other is for students who
know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class at the
Intermediate level, you will have a lot of practice in communication in (41) situations because we help
you to use the English you have previously (42) in your own country. You will also have the chance to
improve your (43) of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (44) of situations at the advanced knowledge.
You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition,
you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from
books and lectures.
Question 35: A. maximum B. minimum
C. small
D. large
Question 36: A. in
B. of
C. on
D. for
Question 37: A. speak
B. to speak
C. speaking
D. of speaking
Question 38: A. test
B. exam
C. course
D. lesson
Question 39: A. form
B. class
C. grade
D. course
Question 40: A. starters
B. beginners
C. new-comers
D. learners
Question 41: A. life-real
B. real-life
C. real lives
D. lives-real
Question 42: A. got
B. gained
C. studied
D. learnt
Question 43: A. knowing
B. knowledge
C. known
D. acknowledgement
Question 44: A. variety
B. amount
C. number
D. lot
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 question s from 45 to 54.
Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not
the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie
Hall once again has the quality of sound Line 5 that it had when it was first built.
Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s.
The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall Line 10
where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from
several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to
attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result, a coffee shop
was opened Line 15 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls
with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers
of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole
was later Line 20 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.
In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers
unveiled plans to demolish Line 25 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site. This threat
spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property.
The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the current restoration, builders
tested each new material for it Line 30 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome.
The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has
never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising.
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Question 45: This passage is mainly about

A. changes to Carnegie Hall
B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall
C. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression
D. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall
Question 46: In line 11, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"?
A. dangerous B. significant C. extreme D. harmful
Question 47: What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
A. The acoustic dome was damaged.
B. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses.
C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake. D. The stage was renovated.
Question 48: Who was Andrew Carnegie?
A. a violinist B. an architect
C. a steel mill owner D. mayor of New York City
Question 49: Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 18?
A. small B. round C. vital D. wide
Question 50: What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall?
A. He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946.
B. He performed on opening night in 1891.
C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960.
D. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression.
Question 51: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?
A. restoring the outer wall B. expanding the lobby
C. restoring the plaster trim D. repairing the ceiling
Question 52: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 24?
A. announced B. restricted C. overshadowed D. located
Question 53: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?
A. ambiguous B. guarded C. optimistic D. negative
Question 54: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
A. a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound
B. a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall
C. a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building
D. further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960
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 question s from 55 to 64.
About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from
the face of the Earth. Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to
20 million years. Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia Line 5 suggest, however, that the extinctions may have
happened over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850,000 years.
Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook
Formation along the Bay of Fundy Line 10 in Nova Scotia. Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid
disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time. One explanation for a relatively
sudden extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is
responsible for a 70- kilometer hole nearby. If geologists Line 15 and other researchers can find evidence, such
as shocked quartz in the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to
the theory of rapid Triassic extinctions. It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and
around Nova Scotia, it did not necessarily occur in the rest Line 20 of the world.
Question 55: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. the disappearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period
B. evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species
C. the possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world
D. a meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia
Question 56: The author uses the phrase "the face of the Earth" in line 2 in order to
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A. emphasize the disappearance B. focus on one part of the Earth

C. focus on one period of time D. point out the reference to land, not water
Question 57: All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT
A. the extinction of late Triassic animals
B. the duration of time for the extinction
C. a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago
D. the use of types of rock in scientific research
Question 58: Where in the passage does the author give evidence for the argument?
A. Lines 1-4 B. Lines 8-12 C. Lines 12-17 D. Lines 17-20
Question 59: According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth?
A. a gradual change in species over time B. a change in the quartz
C. gold deposits in the veins of rocks
D. a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy
Question 60: Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 13?
A. affected B. discovered C. devastated D. hit
Question 61: Which of the following is most probably the meaning of "shocked quartz" in line 15?
A. narrow chasms B. tiny lines C. hardened ores D. cracked minerals
Question 62: In line 16, "it" refers to
A. evidence B. an extinction C. the Earth D. a meteorite
Question 63: Which of the following could best replace the word "credence" in line 17?
A. demonstration B. elevation C. suitability D. credibility
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?
A. aggressive B. explanatory C. apologetic D. cynical
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.
Scarcely
Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
Had it .
Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does.
She speaks ..
Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. Hes still reading it.
My father has ..
Question 69: I dont want to be criticized by non-professionals, said the film star.
The film star objected
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a leisure activity that you like to do after school.
A students sample writing:
My favourite leisure activity is reading. I like reading because it is a hobby that is useful and interesting. It is
useful because you can find a lot of knowledge of all areas that you need; and it is interesting because books can
give you the joy and help you relax after a day of toil etc... Especially, when you join the forum, you can meet a
lot of people who have interests similar to yours, comment on the books or novels that interest you. Not only do
I love books but I also love reading books. At the age of twelve, I was awarded "How to Win Friends and
Influence People" of Dale Breckenridge Carnegie by my grandfather. It is the first book that I have had. Until
now I do not really know how many times I have read it. Up to now, I still love it and occasionally read it again.
Consequently, my love for books begins. I usually spend most of my free time choosing the books I love,
participating in discussion on the forum and reading. Every weekend and all holidays when I have no work to
do, I often read books and ruminate on it. I also help some friends can select the genres of books that they like. I
always hope that I will have my own library in my future. I love books very much and perhaps, I couldn't live
without them.
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11C 12D 13D 14C 15B 16A 17C 18B 19A 20D
21D 22C 23B 24A 25C 26B 27A 28D 29C 30A
31C 32D 33A 34C 35A 36B 37C 38A 39B 40B
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51D 52A 53C 54B 55B 56A 57C 58B 59B 60D
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WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another.
Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another.
Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does.
She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class.
Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. Hes still reading it.
My father has been reading that book for two weeks.
Question 69: I dont want to be criticized by non-professionals, said the film star.
The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals.

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