TEST ( 2017 – 2018 )

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.5 points)

PART 1: You will hear a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job.
(1.5pts)

1. Where is Angela working at the moment ?

A. Britain
B. the USA
C. Asia

2. Angela likes her job because she

A. loves being in dangerous situations.
B. never knows where she’ll go next.
C. enjoys watching important events.

3. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong ?

A. pictures
B. carpets
C. furniture

4. What time does Angela’s working day begin ?

A. 8.30 am
B. 6.30 pm
C. 10.00 am

5. Where did Angela meet her boyfriend ?

A. at her sister’s house
B. at university
C. in Hong Kong

6. What does Angela do to relax ?

A. She cooks a meal.
B. She goes sailing.
C. She goes shopping.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

PART 2: You will hear a radio program about some historic places to visit.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. (2.0 pts)

HISTORIC PLACES TO VISIT

Black Rock Caves
- Over 2 million years old.
- For half a million years, people and animals, especially (1) …………………………live here.
- Special evening tours during the month of (2) …………………………………

Salter House
- Built in the year (3) ………………………………… .
- Made famous by the television series called Aunt Dorothy.
- All visitors want to see Dorothy’s (4) …………………………………

The Old Port.

- Have a ride on an old tram to the (5) ………………………………… village.
- In the factory, find out how people used to make (6) …………………………………

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1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

SECTION II: LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (6.5 points)

PART 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence below. Write your answer (A, B,
C, or D) in the numbered box: (2 points)

1. If you need to ………..the teacher’s attention, just put your hand up.
A. pull B. attract C. capture D. draw
2. I’ll meet you at the school gates during the lunch ………..
A. break B. gap C. interval D. pause
3. Do you think you could pass that book ………..to me, please?
A. under B. through C. over D. in
4. In English yesterday, we had a discussion ………..different cultures..
A. around B. about C. for D. from
5. My dad wants me to go to the university, but I’m in ……….. minds about it.
A. my B. two C. some D. different
6. Don’t drop you sweet wrapper on the floor,………..?
A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. won’t you
7. Do you know KFC ……….. ?
A. sets in B. does up C. stands for D. gets down
8. There’s been a……….. in Central Viet Nam and many villages were completed destroyed.
A. flood B. drizzle C. shower D. smog
9. If you ask me, ……….. waste is a much bigger problem than ordinary household waste.
A. industrial B. business C. working D. employer
10. ……….being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite

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

PART 2: Write the correct FORM of the words in capitals in the numbered space provided in the
numbered box: (2 points)

IDIOMS
A high percentage of the English language consists of idioms which
a (1)………………….. will have to acquire in order to achieve LEARN
complete (2)…………………… However, good (3) FLUENT
…………………..is not based on the quantity of idioms used, but on COMMUNICATE
their appropriate usage. Students of English can (4)
…………………..make themselves understood using a minimal EASE
amount of (5)…………………..language, but some feel it is a (6) IDIOM
…………………..to learn them and then use them as often as NECESSARY
possible to make a good (7)…………………..and show how good IMPRESS
their language is. However, using them (8)…………………..can CORRECTLY
sound worse than not using them at all. Thankfully, there are many
(9)…………………..teachers who can provide clear (10) QUALIFY
…………………..and help with practice. EXPLAIN

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

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PART 3: Complete the following sentences with correct prepositions. Write your answer in the numbered
box. (1 points)
1. They congratulated him ……………getting his degree.
2. The airport was crowded……………holidaymakers.
3. She keeps boasting……………her new house.
4. He’s clever……………solving crossword.
5. She’s capable……………answering all the questions herself.
6. He charged me $10 ……………the repair.
7. Is there any connection……………sunbathing and skin cancer?
8. More money is needed to help care……………the homeless.
9. Concentrate……………what you’re doing.
10. Don’t put blame……………him. It’s not his fault.

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

PART 4: Read the following passage and look carefully at each line. If a line is correct, put a tick (). If a
line has a mistake, underline the word and write it in the space provided: (1.5 points)
EXAM WORRIES
0. There’s a teaching exam I want to take next
00. year but I’m very cautious about applying it.
1. In the first place, the pass rate isn’t high up; 1. …………………….
2. in fact only a fifty percent of candidates actually 2. …………………….
3. pass. Secondly, it’s very expensive to do the 3. …………………….
4. course and exam. It costs at $1,500 and 4. …………………….
5. you need to take the three months off the work. 5. …………………….
6. Thirdly, it’s quite so stressful. Before you can 6. …………………….
7. sit the final practical and written exams you 7. …………………….
8. must have been written ten compositions and 8. …………………….
9. have had ten lessons observed which are 9. …………………….
10. being considered to have been of a high enough 10. …………………….
11. of standard. In addition to all these points, 11. …………………….
12. I want to make certain I have enough of the 12. …………………….
13. right kind of teaching experience to pass through 13. …………………….
14. before I attempt the exam. It’s lots of much 14. …………………….
15. money to waste if you’re not all sure of passing. 15. …………………….

SECTION III: READING (6 points)

PART 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A,B,C or D) best fits each space (1.0 point)
CAMPING
Although some groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today
only began to be (1)……… about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in
camping (2)……… have allowed more people to travel longer (3)……… into the countryside and to stay
there in greater comfort.
Many campers like to be (4)……… themselves in quiet areas, so they (5)……… their tent and food
and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or
privately – owned campsite (6)……… has up – to – date facilities, (7)……… hot showers and swimming
pools.
Whether campers are (8)………in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (9)………
the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting
(10)………animals.
1. A. famous B. popular C. favourite D. current
2. A. tools B. baggage C. equipment D. property
3. A. ways B. directions C. voyages D. distances

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 4. A. on B. by C. at D. of
5. A. take B. make C. pick D. do
6. A. where B. who C. which D. when
7. A. such B. like C. as D. just
8. A. lonely B. single C. separate D. alone
9. A. remain B. stay C. leave D. let
10. A. wild B. natural C. loose D. free

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

PART 2: Read the text. Choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
(1.0 points)
If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then I have found just the place
for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the Greenwood Holiday Village, which is open
from May until October.
Built in the centre of a forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather. Its main attraction
for families is the indoor World of Water, where young and old can have fun in the different pools. Some of
these, however, are for serious swimmers only.
For sporty people, the Country Club Offers tennis, squash and badminton. If your children are too young to
join in these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is a good place for families as it is traffic-free – you
explore on foot or by bike. Some people complained that this was inconvenient. but I was pleased to be out
in the fresh air. For evening entertainment, there are shows and cinemas.
Accommodation is in a variety of apartments Of different sizes. These have up to four bedrooms, a kitchen
and a bathroom, as well as a dining area. Before going, I thought the apartments might not be big enough for
all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised – it was not too crowded at all.
I'll definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don't you give it a try? Visit their website for further
information now!
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
A to give her opinion of the holiday village
B to describe What her family did at the holiday village
C to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village
D to complain about the holiday Village

2. From the text, the reader can find out

A the best way to get to the holiday village.
B the best time Oi year to visit the holiday village.
C what activities are available at the holiday village.
D how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village.
3. What does the writer think about the holiday village?
A The apartments there are not big enough.
B It is not convenient because you cannot use your car.
C It can only be enjoyed in good weather.
D There is something there for all ages,
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A There is not much space between them.
B Each one has its own bathroom.
C They all have four bedrooms.
D Not all of them have dining areas.
5. Which postcard would somebody send from the holiday village?
A. Dear Jane ,
The children love the beach and all the activities. We’ve got a lovely 4-bedroom apartment

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Ann
B. Dear Jane,
As it's April, the weather isn’t good, but it doesn’t matter as there’s a lovely swimming pool.
Love,
Ann
C. Dear Jane,
My parents love the swimming pool, the children love riding around the forest on their bicycles.
Love,
Ann
D. Dear Jane
We're a bit disappointed that We have to drive everywhere, but there's lots to see and do.
Love,
Ann

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

PART 3: You are going to read an article about the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the
universe. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-I) for each part (1-8). (2 points)

A. The truth about what really happened

B. Can mathematic prove aliens exist?
C. An unlikely meeting
D. Have other life forms visited Earth?
E. Is the earth unique?
F. Your chance to be famous
G. Finding a way to communicate
H. We are not alone
I. How has our thinking changed?

Scientists are increasingly convinced of the existence of other intelligent life forms. Where should we be
looking?

1.
Ever since people realized the Earth was just a tiny part of the universe, they have wondered about the
existence of other intelligent life might be found on Mars or Venus, our two nearest planets, we know that
no intelligent life existed there.

2.
The Earth’s position in relation to the Sun makes it the only planet in our solar system which is obviously
capable of sustaining life. If we were nearer the Sun, there would be a thicker layer of cloud around us: this
would trap heat, causing the temperature to rise. Within a short time, the Earth would turn into a desert,
completely unsuitable for life. If we were further away from the Sun, there would not be enough heat to
prevent water from freezing. The polar ice caps would expand, and the sea level would fall. Before long, the
Earth would become an Arctic wasteland.

3.
Many people claim to have seen unidentified flying objects (UFOS), proving that alien life must exist. Most
scientists, however, believe UFO sightseeing to be imaginary or to have a rational explanation. The
formation of crop circle (strange patterns that appear in fields of wheat) in different part of the world was
once claimed to be evidence of alien activity. Now these circles are thought to be either a natural
phenomenon or the work of hoaxes. And the scientists certainly do not believe some people’s claims to have
been abducted by aliens.

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Ironically, the US government is to blame for the biggest UFO story of all. In 1947, a mysterious crash took
place near a government airbase in New Mexico. For many years, the US government denied that anything
strange had taken place. This led some people to conclude that the government was covering up evidence of
an alien spacecraft that had crashed. Recently more information has been released. It turns out that the
wreckage was part of a top-secret aircraft and nothing to do with UFOs at all.

5.
Sceptics dismiss the idea of other life forms as complete nonsense. Frank Drake, an astronomer, has worked
out an equation to estimate the number of civilizations in our galaxy. The equations complicated and relies
on a lot of guesswork. Even so, it is taken seriously by scientists, who have calculated that there may be
several billion civilizations in our galaxy alone. Telescopes have detected 1,000 million galaxies in the
universe, so the probability of intelligent life becomes extremely high.

6.
The best proof of life beyond Earth would be to come face to face with aliens from another planet. But
unless they visit us, this won’t happen. Space travel to even the nearest star, Alpha Centauri, is at present
totally impossible because of the distance. Modern spacecraft travel about 36,000 kph. At this speed, it
would take 12,000 years to reach Alpha Centauri. We might like the idea of encountering aliens, but it is
unrealistic to expect it to happen.

7.
So scientists are pinning their hopes on exchanging messages with alien civilizations, if they exist. They are
scanning the universe for radio waves sent as signals from aliens. However, there are a number of problems
with this approach. How do we know a radio wave is a signal? If it is, how do we decode what it means?
Moreover, the message may have taken centuries to reach us; any reply we send just take just as long.

8.
For many years Frank Drake’s Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute in California has
been monitoring the radio signals we receive from outer space for signs of artificial origin. When the US
government cut the Institute funding, SETI started a project involving the personal computers of people
around the world, called SETI@home. To link up, you register with the SETI website, download the
necessary software and a small section of the universe appears on your screen. This is monitored for signals
while your computer is not in use. If your computer helps to detect extra-terrestrial life, you can be named as
a co-discoverer.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

PART 4: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word in each
gap. (2 point)
INTERNET GAMING
Computer games are a multi-million dollar industry, but people (1) ……………… really enjoy
games are not satisfied (2) ………………playing against the computer. They want to play against real
people and most computer games allow you to (3) ……………… just that by joining up with other players
on the Internet.
Regular players say that this is (4) ……………… the real enjoyment of games can (5) ……………
found. With some games, up (6) ……………… 60 people can take part. It can get a little crowded, but
that’s all part of the fun. It’s a good way to meet people and it gives you (7) ……………… to talk about.
The only real problem is technical. It sometimes (8) ……………… a long time for message to be
sent from one computer to another. However, the technology is getting better all (9) ……………… time and
it won’t be (10) ……………… before the problems are sorted out. When that happens, the whole world can
play with each other
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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SECTION IV: WRITING (4 points)
PART 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two or five words, including the word
given (2 points)
1. Susan regrets not buying that house. wishes
 Susan ……….……………………………………………that house.
2. Diana was supposed to write to her parents last week. ought
 Diana………………………………………………………to her parents last week
3. I haven’t eaten food like this before. time
 This is the ………………………….……………………... this sort of food.
4. The film I saw last week was better than this one. good
 This film…………………………………………………… the one I saw last week.
5. I’m sorry I lost your mobile phone. apologize
 I do ………………………….……………………………. your mobile phone.
6. Jack said that he hadn’t cheated in the exam. cheating
 Jack ………………………………………………………. in the exam.
7. I needed a drink of water and so I stopped running. to
 I stopped running…………………………………….......... water.
8. Ruth’s party has been postponed until next month. put
 Ruth’s party ……………………………………...………... next month.
9. It’s unusual for Jane to lose at backgammon. hardly
 Jane ………………………………………………………… at backgammon.
10. The teacher said that Kevin had broken the window. accused
 Kevin……………………………………………………….. the window.
PART 2: Make all changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words and
phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter (2points)
Dear Mr Brown,
1. I/ happy/ get / letter/ offer/ job / your company.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. You / not tell / when / want me / start / work / you.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………….........................................................
3. My present employer / expect / stay / him / end / month.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. We / think / buy/ house / office.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. My wife / anxious / find / good school / study / children / attend.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. She / worry / not / able / continue / study / same subjects.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Let / hope / problems / not take / long / solve.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. I/ look forward / work / you.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Yours sincerely,

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