MOCK TEST 1

A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each
gap. (10 points)
1. One walk includes a break at the oldest pub so that the walkers can get some …………………….
2. The castle walk allows more time to see the ……………………… and walk on the castle wall.
3. You have to …………………….. if you want to go the Ghost Walk.
4. The Ghost Walk goes to the castle and the …………………………
5. The fourth shows people the …………………………… of the writer Robert Jones.

Part 2. You will hear part of a discussion between Velm and Andrews, a lawyer, and Sergeant
William Bailey, a police officer. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits
best according to what you hear. (10 points)
1. How did William feel the first time he gave evidence in court?
A. humiliated B. nervous C. furious D. indifferent
2. Velm a suggests that police officers giving evidence should ……….
A. study the evidence more carefully. B. ignore the lawyer for the defence.
C. not take comments personally. D. demonstrate that they are honest and reliable.
3. Velma compares a police officer's evidence to a piece in a jigsaw puzzle because ……….
A. it is unimportant unless it is part of a bigger picture.
B. it m ay not fit in with the rest of the evidence.
C. the defence lawyer w ill try to destroy it.
D the police officer should only talk about his or her evidence.
4. William suggests that lawyers ………….
A adopt a special manner in the courtroom . B. can be detached about a case.
C. might actually be close friends. D. do not take their work seriously.
5. William's main concern is that
A. a criminal could get away with his or her crime. B. a court case could be confusing,
C. young police officers find courts terrifying. D. police officers might argue with the lawyer.

Part 3. You will hear an interview with a man called Jon Simmons and a woman called Clare
Harries, who both work as life coaches, and decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or
false (F).
1. Jon feels that the job of a life coach is based on individual experiences.
2 Clare says she became a life coach because it involved something she enjoyed doing.
3. Jon thinks the most important to understand about relationships is that They start with the individual's
attitude to him- or herself.
4. Jon and Clare both think the most important message to get over to clients is to make good use of your
particular skills.
5. Jon and Clare both feel the most rewarding part of their job is watching another person develop their
confidence

Part 4. You will hear a woman call called Yvonne on a TV programme giving her opinion about
children being punished at school. (20 points)
For questions 1-10 complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
The strap was a long piece of leather made especially for (1)…………….children's palms.
Today, children who misbehave at school seldom even get a (2) …………………
In the fifties, Yvonne was strapped for coming to school (3) ……………in Yvonne thought the way she
was disciplined at schools was (4) ………………. and unfair. The members of the organisation P.O.P.P.I.
all had (5)…………………
In 1979, because of P.O.P.P.I. (6) ………………… made the strap illegal.
Yvonne describes her children as (7) ……………….. and irresponsible.
Yvonne does not think her children understand (8) ………………. they are.
She is now sorry that the government (9) …………………..
She believes that there would be less (10) …………………. if the strap was still used.

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. Some animals are on the ________ of becoming extinct.
A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip
2. The play is very long but there are three ________
A. intervals B. breaks C. rests D. naps
3. The last lecture ________ completely over my head.
A. got B. went C. was D. left
4. Could I pick your ________ on the subject before the meeting?
A. brains B. head C. intellect D. mind
5. I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ________ my offer.
A. back B. up C. out D. down
6. I ________ with the performances but I got flu the day before.
A. was to have helped B. helped C. was to help D. had helped
7. The dying man’s speech was so________ that no one was able to interpret his last request.
A. incoherent B. indiscreet C. nonchalant D. impotent
8. Very soon I found some other people to ________ and we began to write songs.
A. keep up with B. team up with C. talk through with D. get along with
9. ________ chair the meeting.
A. John was decided to B. It was decided that John should
C. There was decided that John should D. John had been decided to
10. I thought about the problem but I couldn’t ________ a solution.
A. come in for B. come across C. come up with D. come out
11. ________, they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was
C. Hot as was the night air D. Hot although the night air was
12.Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a _______.
A. delay B. stand C. brake D. halt
13. John refused to put his career in ________ by opposing his boss.
A. jeopardy B. hazard C. risk D. stake
14. The more expensive carpet is a good choice ________it will last longer.
A. by means of B. due to C. in that D. in view of
15. The police were baffled by the attack as there seemed to be no apparent ________ .
A. design B. principle C. motive D. plot
16. If you want to be sure of receiving a copy of the magazine, I suggest you ________ an annual
subscription.
A. put down B. take out C. write off D. send up
17. ________ the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment.
A. No sooner B. Only C. Not until D. Just before
18. After feeling off ________ for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor.
A. food B. color C. fitness D. balance
19. There was ________ evidence to bring charges against the man.
A. insubstantial B. inferior C. ineffective D. insufficient
20. The interviewer told Alison that she would earn £30,000 a year,_______ she to be offered the job.
A. were B. should C. let D. would

Part 2. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. The professor whom I met (A) at the conference was so knowledgeable (B) that everyone wanted to
listen his lecture (C) on quantum mechanics (D).
2. Neither the students nor their teacher (A) were (B) satisfied with the results of (C) the recently-
conducted survey on social issues (D).
3. Hardly had (A) the meeting begun when the fire alarm (B) started to ring, causing a chaos (C) in
the crowded conference hall (D).
4. The man whom many believe (A) to be the author of this book denied having anything (B) to do
with its content, insisting it was written (C) by someone else entirely different (D).
5. Each of the proposals put forward (A) by the committee members require (B) further discussion
before they can (C) be approved by the board (D).
6. It is important that everyone is aware (A) of the consequences of their actions (B) and take
responsibility (C) for the decisions they make (D).
7. The data collected during the survey (A) indicate (B) that the majority of respondents (C) is
satisfied with the new policy (D).
8. The coach suggested that the team practices harder (A) to improve their performance in the
upcoming tournament (B), which was expected to attract a large audience (C) from both local and
international communities (D).
9. Many people considered his ideas (A) revolutionary at the time, but they later proved to be (B)
impractical and irrelevant (C) to the rapidly-changing world of technology (D).
10. The researchers found that the more detailed (A) the instructions were, the lesser (B) time it took
participants to complete the experiment (C) with satisfactory results on average (D).

Part 3. Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets. Write your answers in the spaces
provided below.
1. The company is planning to expand its business internationally to increase its market (compete)
_______________.
2. The scientist was highly praised for his (remark) _______________ contribution to the field of
biotechnology.
3. If you continue to behave so (respond) _______________, you will never gain your parents' trust.
4. The government has launched a campaign to raise public awareness about (sustain)
_______________ development.
5. The students found the lecture on quantum physics totally (comprehend) _______________, as it
was too advanced for their level.
6. Her (persistent) _______________ in pursuing her goals despite numerous obstacles is truly
admirable.
7. The novel was praised for its deep (character) _______________ and intricate plot.
8. He has shown a great deal of (determine) _______________ in overcoming the difficulties he faced
during his training.
9. Many people believe that urban life is (prefer) _______________ to rural life due to better job
opportunities and facilities.
10. She spoke so (convince) _______________ during the debate that everyone in the audience was
persuaded by her arguments.

C. READING (60 points)

Part 1. For questions 1-10, read the article below and then decide which answer best fits each space.
(15 points)
WARWICKSHIRE – SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND

From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet and Macbeth, the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company
performs all year (1) _________ in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of our most famous literary figure.
With its rolling hills, meandering rivers and canals, picturesque Warwickshire-Shakespeare’s England is
the ideal place for a country escape.
The Tudor house where the great playwright grew up is a shrine for Shakespeare fans all over the world.
You can wander (2) _____ the rooms and (3) ______ a glimpse of the world that shaped the man. Other
(4) _______ Shakespeare family houses in Stratford-upon-Avon open to the public (5) ________ the
homes of his wife, Anne Hathaway, and his mother. A stroll through the pretty town will take you to the
River Avon, where you can take a relaxing boat cruise and let your mind (6) ________ the past.
Nearby, the magnificent Warwick Castle is one of the country’s (7) ______ medieval fortresses. A lavish
interior of state rooms and a great hall is complemented by beautifully landscaped gardens. You can climb
to the top of towers and ramparts to see breathtaking views and watch birds (8) _____, jousting
tournaments and fireball launching.
The market town of Warwick offers a mixture of old and new, with antique sellers, tea shops, fine dining,
and literary and folk festivals. After a day’s sightseeing, you could unwind (9) ____ style at the Ardencote
Manor Hotel and Spa or Wroxall Abbey Hotel and Estate, once (10) _______ to Sir Christopher Wren.
1. A. up B. about C. round D. down
2. A. around B. towards C. at D. by
3. A. give B. put C. make D. get
4. A. reserved B. conserved C. preserved D. observed
5. A. inclusive B. include C. including D. included
6. A. grow into B. drift into C. grow on D. drift on
7. A. better-kept B. best-kept C. better-keeping D. best-keeping
8. A. of prey B. of predator C. on prey D. on predator
9. A. on B. at C. for D. in
10. A. house B. homage C. home D. housing

Part 2. Read the article below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word
in each gap. (15 points)
Calls for authors to get fairer share of publisher profits
Philip Pullman has called on publishers to (1) ________ damaging “the ecology of the book world” and
start giving authors a fairer share of the money their books earn.
Speaking in his capacity as president of the Society of Authors, the His Dark Materials author hit out at
the fact that while (2) _______ margins in publishing are rising, the money authors are paid is (3)
________ down.
“To allow corporate profits to be so high at a time when author earnings are markedly falling is, apart (4)
_________ anything else, shockingly bad husbandry. It’s perfectly possible to make a good profit and (5)
______ a fair return to all of those on whose work, after all, everything else depends. But that’s not
happening at the moment,” said Pullman. “I like every individual editor, designer, marketing and publicity
person I deal with; but I don’t like what publishers, corporately, are doing to the ecology of the book
world. It’s damaging, and it should change.”
Pullman’s comments came in an (6) _________for the Bookseller magazine by Society of Authors chief
executive Nicola Solomon, in which Solomon described how major publishers (7) _______ as Simon &
Schuster and Penguin Random House are reporting profit margins of around 16%, while authors – (8)
______, according to a 2016 European commission report have a typical annual income of just £12,500 –
were taking home around 3% of publisher turnover in 2016, (9) ___________ to her calculations.
“(10) _______ everyone in the publishing house was paid, publishers’ shareholders received up to three
times the amount paid to authors. And authors still had to pay their own expenses and agents,” wrote
Solomon, acknowledging that while “publishers may contest these numbers … we cannot break down
these figures between publishers because they do not publish authors’ share”.

Part 3. Read the passage and choose the right answer for each question. (10 points)
A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE?
How long will a baby born today live? 100 years? 120 years? Scientists are studying genes that could
mean long life for us all.
There are already many, many people who have passed the landmark age of 100. In fact, there are now so
many healthy, elderly people that there’s a new term for them: the wellderly. These are people over the
age of 80 who have no diseases such a high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes and have never taken
medicines for these conditions.
There have been many scientific studies of communities where a healthy old age is typical. These include
places like Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan. The small village of Molochio
in Calabria has about 2,000 inhabitants. And of those, there are at least eight centenarians. When
researchers ask people like this this the secret of their long life, the answer is almost always to do with
diet and is almost always the same. ‘I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.’ ‘A little bit, but of everything.’
‘No smoking, no drinking.’
Whilst in the past scientists have looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long life,
these days they are investigating genetics. Once such researcher is Eric Topol, who says, ‘There must be
genes that explain why these individuals are protected from the aging process.’
The new research into long life looks at groups of people who have a genetic connection. For example,
one group of interest lives in Ecuador. In one area of the country there are a number of people with the
same genetic condition. It’s called Laron syndrome. The condition means that they don’t grow to more
than about one metre, but is also seems to give them protection against cancer and diabetes. As a result,
they live longer than other people in their families. Meanwhilst, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, there’s
another group of long-lived men, Japanese-Americans. They have a similar gene to the Laron syndrome
group.
Back in Canada, scientists are trying to work out exactly how much of the longevity is due to genetics and
how much to environment. By checking public records going back to the 29th century, researchers have
reconstructed the family trees of 202 nonagenarians and centenarians. They concluded that there were
genetic factors involved. And they seemed to benefit the men more than the women – a surprising result
because generally in Europe, there are five times more women centenarians than men.
So what really makes people live longer? It seems likely that it is an interaction of genes, the environment
and probably a third factor – luck.

1. What two factors for long life do scientists usually investigate?

A. where people live and what their lifestyle are B. genetic factors and environmental factors
C. people’s diet and activity when they were young D. people’s working and living habits
2. Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure _________.
A. are common illnesses in elderly people.
B. teach scientists a lot about old age and long life.
C. are never found amongst a group of people in Ecuador.
D. affect people in some areas more than those in others.
3. What do some people from Calabria and Okinawa have in common?
A. They suffer from diabetes. D. They have an unusual genetic illness.
C. They live long and healthy lives. D. They have similar genetic patterns.
4. According to the article, ____________.
A. scientists are investigating people who are 120 years old.
B. scientific advances mean we will all live to at least 100 years.
C. scientists have found genes that might influence how long we live.
D. scientists haven’t discovered why people in some areas typically live longer than others.
5. The word “landmark” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. important stage B. major breakthrough
C. hallmark D. benchmark
6. According to the article, _________.
A. people who live in small villages have healthier lifestyles.
B. in parts of Italy and Japan, most people live to be a hundred.
C. men generally outlive women in most parts of the world.
D. some communities in Italy and Japan have been studied by scientists.
7. Healthy elderly people __________.
A. often say that their diet is the most important thing.
B. don’t usually know what the secret to long life is.
C. give many different reasons for their old age.
D. used to pursue at least one type of physical activity when they were young.
8. The word “nonagenarians” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. people under 100 years old.
B. people over 100 years old.
C. people from 50 to 59 years old.
D. people from 90 to 99 years old.
9. Laron syndrome is interesting to scientists because ___________.
A. it might help people with growth problems.
B. it shows that there is a genetic reason for old age.
C. there are different versions of the syndrome.
D. what causes it is still a mystery.
10. Scientists think that healthy old age ________.
A. is typical in certain communities only.
B. is a genetic condition in European women.
C. was more common in the 19th century than it is today.
D. is the result of the interaction of different factors.

Part 4. The reading passage below has seven paragraphs A-G. ( 15 points)
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the correct
number i-x.
List of headings
i paper contributed as a sharing or managing must
ii piles can be more inspiring rather than disorgnising
iii process that economists used paper
iv overview of an unexpected situation: paper survived
v comparison between paper and computer
vi IMF’s paperless office seemed to be a waste of papers
vii example of failure for avoidance of paper record
viii advantages of using a paper in offices
ix piles reflect certain characteristics in people’s thought
x joy of having the paper square in front of computer

1. paragraph A
2. paragraph B
3. paragraph C
4. paragraph D
5. paragraph E
6. paragraph F
7. paragraph G

PAPER or COMPUTER
A Computer technology was supposed to replace paper, but that hasn’t happened. Every country in
the western world uses more paper today, on a per-capita basis, than it did ten years ago. The consumption
of uncoated free-sheet paper, for instance-the most common kind of office paper-rose almost fifteen per
cent in the United States between 1995 and 2000. This is generally taken as evidence of how hard it is to
eradicate old, wasteful habits and of how stubbornly resistant we are to efficiencies offered by
computerization.
B Economists at the I.M.F spend most of their time writing reports on complicated economic
questions, work that would seem to be perfectly suited to sitting in front of a computer. Nonetheless, the
I.M.F is awash in paper, and Sellen and Harper wanted to find out way. Their answer is that the business
of writing reports – at least at the I.M.F – is an intensely collaborative process, involving the professional
judgments and contributions of many people. The economists bring drafts of reports to conference rooms,
spread out the relevant pages, and negotiate changes with one another. They go back to their offices and
jot down comments in the margin, taking advantage of freedom offered by the informality of the
handwritten note. Then they deliver the annotated draft to the author in person, taking him, page by page,
through the suggested changes. At the end of the process, the author spreads out all the pages with
comments on his desk and starts to enter them on the computer – moving the pages around as he works,
organizing and reorganizing, saving and discarding.
C Without paper, this kind of collaborative, iterative work process would be much more difficult.
According to Sellen and Harper, paper has a unique set of ‘affordances’ – that is, qualities that permit
specific kind of uses. Paper is tangible: we can pick up a document, flip through it, read little bits here and
there, and quickly get a sense of it. Paper is spatially flexible, meaning that we can spread it out and
arrange it in the way that suits us best. And it’s tailorable: we can easily annotate it, and scribble on it as
we read, without altering the original text. Digital documents, of course, have their own affordances. They
can be easily searched, shared, stored, accessed remotely, and linked to other relevant material. But they
lack the affordances that really matter to a group working together on a report.
D Paper enables a certain kind of thinking, for instance, the top of your desk. Chances are that you
have a keyboard and a computer screen off to one side, and a clear space roughly eighteen inches square
in front of your chair. What covers the rest of the desktop in probably piles – piles of paper journals,
magazines, binders, postcards, videotapes, and all the other artifacts of the knowledge economy. The piles
look like a mess, but they aren’t. When a group at Apple Computer studied piling behavior several years
ago, they found that even the most disorderly piles usually make perfect sense to the piler, and office
workers could hold forth in great detail about the precise history and meaning of their piles. The pile
closest to the cleared, eighteen-inch-square working area, for example, generally represents the most
urgent business, and within that pile the most important document of all is likely to be at the top. Piles are
living, breathing archives. Over time, they get broken down and resorted, sometimes chronologically and
thematically; clues about certain piece of paper at an angle or inserting dividers into the stack.
E But why do we pile documents instead of filling them? Because piles represent the process of
active, ongoing thinking. The Psychologist Alison Kidd, whose research Sellen and Harper refer to
extensively, argues that ‘knowledge workers’ use the physical space of the desktop to hold ‘ideas which
they cannot yet categorize or even decide how they might use.’ The messy desk is not necessarily a sign
of disorganization. It may be a sign of complexity: those who deal with many unresolved ideas
simultaneously cannot sort and file the papers on their desks because they haven’t yet sorted and filed the
ideas in their head.
F Sellen and Harper arrived at similar findings when they did some consulting work with a chocolate
manufacturer. The people in the firm they were most interested in were the buyers – the staff who handled
the company’s relationships with its venders, from cocoa and sugar manufacturers to advertisers. The
buyers kept folders (containing contracts, correspondence, meeting notes, and so forth) on every supplier
they had dealings with. The company wanted to move the information in those documents online, to save
space and money, and make it easier for everyone in the firm to have access to it. That sounds like an
eminently rational thing to do. But when Sellen and Harper looked at the folders they discovered that they
contained all kinds of idiosyncratic material – advertising paraphernalia, printouts of e-mails, presentation
notes, and letters – much of which had been annotated in the margins with thoughts and amendments and
they write ‘perhaps most important comments about problems and issues with a supplier’s performance
not intended for the supplier’s eyes.’ The information in each folder was organized – if it was organized
at all - according to the whims of the particular buyer. Whenever other people wanted to look at a
document, they generally had to be walked through it by the buyer who ‘owned’ it, because it simply
wouldn’t make sense otherwise. The much advertised advantage of digitizing documents – that they could
be made available to anyone, at any time – was illusory: documents cannot speak for themselves.
G This idea that paper facilitates a highly specialized cognitive and social process is a far cry from
the way we have historically thought about the stuff. Paper first began to proliferate in the workplace in
the late nineteenth century as part of the move toward ‘systematic management.’ To cope with the
complexity of the industrial economy, managers were instituting company – wide policies and demanding
monthly, weekly, or even daily updates from their subordinates. Thus was born the monthly sales report,
and the office manual and the internal company newsletter. The typewriter took off in the eighteen-
eighties, making it possible to create documents in a fraction of the time it had previously taken, and that
was followed closely by the advent of carbon paper, which meant that a typist could create ten copies of
that document simultaneously. Then the secretary would make ten carbon copies of that schedule and send
them out to the stations along your railway line. Paper was important not to facilitate creative collaboration
and thought but as an instrument of control.

Complete the note below.

Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.

Compared with digital documents, paper has several advantages. First it allows clerks to work in
a (8) _____________ way among colleagues. Next, paper is not like virtual digital versions, it is (9) _____.
Finally, because it is (10) _________, note or comments can be effortlessly added as related information.

D. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1. Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the same. You
must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. (10 points)
1. All my friends have left me. (DESERTED )
→ I ____________________________________________ my friends.
2. One of the directors pointed out to the board a number of inconsistencies in the report. (ATTENTION)
→One of the directors _________________________________a number of inconsistencies in the
report.
3. I don’t think she was informed about the burglary. (BEEN)
→ She _____________________________________________ the burglary.
4. My best friend is someone I can really trust. (CONFIDENCE)
→I ____________________________________________ best friend.
5. When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly. (CRAVING)
→ Mary _________________________________________ when she was pregnant.
Part 2. 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. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
→As a _____________________________________________.
2.Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
→There_____________________________________________.
3.He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→It crossed ___________________________________________
4.His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
→His wife is pushing ___________________________________
5.His second attempt on the world record was successful.
→ He broke ___________________________________________

Part 3. Write an essay (30 points)

Write an essay of about 250 words to express your opinion on the following issue (40 pts)

The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) has become increasingly popular, especially among young people.
Many argue that this is a dangerous habit that needs to be stopped.

Discuss the harmful effects of e-cigarette use on health and propose solutions to curb this issue.

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 ANSWER KEY MOCK TEST 1
A.LISTENING (50 points)
Part 1. Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. (
10 points)
1.refreshments
2.exhibits
3.book ahead
4.cathedral
5.life and time
Part 2. You will hear part of a discussion between Velm and Andrews, a lawyer, and Sergeant
William Bailey, a police officer. For questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best
according to what you hear. ( 10 points)
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A
Part 3. You will hear an interview with a man called Jon Simmons and a woman called Clare
Harries, who both work as life coaches, and decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or
false (F). (10 points)
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T
Part 4. You will hear a woman call called Yvonne on a TV programme giving her opinion about
children being punished at school. ( 20 points)
1. hitting 2. telling off 3. the wrong shoes
4. (very) cruel 5. young children 6.the government
7. lazy 8. how lucky 9. changed the law 10. (teenage) crime

Part 1 (Expert on Cambridge - Ielts Practice)

Customer: Good morning. I've heard that you offer walking tours of the city.
Tour Guide: Yes, we do. We have four walks. Did you have any particular one in mind?

Customer:
Not really. Actually, I don't know anything about your tours. Could you...?
Tour Guide: Of course. Here's our leaflet. Let me take you through it. Our main walk is a comprehensive
one of the city centre, lasting a whole afternoon. It is quite long, but takes you to all the
main sights and a few lesser-known ones. As you can see, we take in the castle, the
cathedral, the historic houses along the riverside and the city gate. Halfway through, we
stop at the oldest nub in the city- the Cat and Dog- for refreshments. (Ql)
Customer: That looks very interesting. I see you have a walk that just takes in the castle.
Tour Guide: Yes, it spends more time examining the castle and its history. The first tour I mentioned
visits the castle briefly, but this one includes visits to all the exhibits there and a longer
walk along the castle wall. (Q2)
Customer:
I heard something about... Ah, yes - there it is. The Ghost Walk in the evening.
 Tour Guide: Ah. yes. This is a very popular tour. You’ll need to book ahead for this one. The tour starts
here at 8 p.m. every evening except Mondays and finishes here at about... well, about two
hours later. (Q3)
Customer: Which places are visited on the walk?
Tour Guide: Well, again, we take people to the castle and to the cathedral, but we don't go inside. At the
cathedral, we see a few tombs and tell people some pretty grisly stories. (Q4)
Customer: Is the walk suitable for children?
Tour Guide: Not really. Actually, all four of our walks are really for adults or at least older children. (Q4)
And the fourth walk is...
Tour Guide: Well, it follows the life and times of Robert Jones, the famous Victorian writer, who was
born here and lived here most of his life. We take people to see where he was born, educated and lived.
This tour is popular with people interested in Victorian architecture as much as with people interested in
literature. (Q5)

Part 2 (Exam essentials Practice Tests - CAE)

You will hear part of a discussion between Velma Andrews, a lawyer, and Sergeant William Bailey, a
police officer. For questions 1-5, choose the answer, A, B, C or D which fits best according to what you
hear.
Interviewer: Today on Legal Issues we have Velma Andrews, a lawyer, and Sergeant William Bailey, a
police officer who helps to run a scheme which trains police officers In the art of giving evidence In court.
William, perhaps I can start by asking you why this training scheme is necessary?
William: Well, you must remember that in a criminal case the police have gathered evidence to show that
someone -the defendant - is guilty of a crime. And the defendant's lawyer is trying to show that this
evidence Is wrong or unreliable. Now, the way the defence lawyer goes about doing this can be very tricky.
For instance, the first time I gave evidence in court 25 years ago, the lawyer for the defence made me look
like a right fool. He annoyed me by interrupting me all the time, and when I tried to argue with him I got
confused, and the people in court laughed at me. That made my evidence look bad. I simply had no idea
what I was up against.
Interviewer: Velma, you are a defence lawyer; do you agree with William ?
Velma: Absolutely. A police officer has to learn how the system works. You must get used to the idea
that the lawyers are just doing a job, and even if It seem s they are attacking your honesty in a rude or
brutal manner, they have nothing against you as an individual. Interviewer: It must be hard to think like
that when you're giving evidence and some lawyer is trying to trip you up.
Velma: It is, but a police officer has to develop the right attitude. You need to think of your evidence as
one piece in a jigsaw puzzle, the picture being the whole case against the defendant. If you start giving
opinions about other pieces, other parts of the case that aren't your responsibility, it weakens the case as a
whole. Your piece of the puzzle is the only thing you should think about!
Interviewer: Do you find Velma's advice helpful for police officers on your training scheme, William ?
William: Definitely. For a young officer, appearing in court is an intimidating experience. It's hard to get
used to the system. I mean, there are two lawyers, one acting for the defendant and one for the crown, and
in the courtroom they are adversaries but they probably know each other professionally. They may even
go off together after the trial and have dinner. As if it were all a game!
Interviewer: Would you advise William's trainees to treat a court case as a game, Velma?
Velma: I would tell them to remember that the defence lawyer is trying to discredit them and their
evidence. One tip to help you develop the right attitude so you don't get drawn into an argument with the
lawyer is to stand so you're facing the judge, and direct all your answers to the bench. That should make
it easier to avoid any sort of personal exchange with the lawyer.
Interviewer: William , is your training scheme having results?
William: Yes. I think police officers are more confident in court. And this is not just about making people
less nervous!
I've seen some pretty terrible things happen in court. You get an inexperienced officer who starts arguing
with the lawyer and ends up making the judge and jury think there's something wrong with the police case
” there's a risk that dangerous criminals might be found not guilty and set free.
That's the main reason why officers need this training.
Interviewer: Velma Andrew s and William Bailey, thank you.

Part 3 (Gold Exam Maximiser - CAE)

Interviewer: Today we're talking to Jon Simmons and Clare Harries, who both work as life coaches. Jon,
tell us what a life coach actually does.
Jon: It's actually quite complex but, basically, people come to a life coach when they want to work on
aspects of their life that are unsatisfying or when they feel their general quality of life isn't what they want.
There may be different things bothering them - weight, relationships, work and so on. My clients decide
what they want to achieve and it's my job to make that happen - like a catalyst bringing about change. I
don't regard my role as like that of a therapist, who goes into issues from the past in depth.
Life coaching works on action in the present in order to facilitate a specific future outcome. I provide
support and encouragement so people can take control themselves.
Interviewer: Clare, what made you decide to become a life coach?
Clare: I'm fascinated by human potential - not just in terms of accomplishments, but happiness. I've always
helped people and have been through negative experiences myself - this job is all about both. I think
sometimes people get stuck in a rut and if they have no one to talk to, they go round in circles. Friends
and family may try to help but their advice is often based on their own insecurities and fears. What I
particularly like is that coaching is about listening. People often know what the answer is deep
down. I listen, ask questions and suggest practical action steps. It's underlying things like bad habits and
limiting thoughts and behaviour that stop people achieving.
Interviewer: Are you ever surprised about why people come to a life coach?
Clare: People want positive change and growth. I know informal mentoring used to go on in the workplace
and it often led to promotion. That was efficient but now people change jobs and careers very quickly.
The knock on effect is they've lost consistent and constructive feedback from people who know them well.
Generally, society’s quite fragmented - traditional means of support are breaking down, so people need to
re-evaluate their aims them selves. Some big companies realise this, though I didn't expect to be working
within one, which I actually often do.
Interviewer: Jon, how can a life coach help people understand their relationships?
Jon: Relationships are complex and affect every aspect of life. The basic principle of building robust and
lasting relationships starts with how you feel about yourself. Self-esteem creates success and failure in
everything. I've seen loads of people trying to live up to some sort of unrealistic self-image so they can
fulfil the expectations of those around them. This creates emotional turmoil. stress and anxiety. The values
you live by define who you are, what you do, so if you don't understand your own core values, you don't
know yourself. A life coach helps people set goals and increases progress - just like a physical
personal trainer.
Interviewer: What do you both think should be the core message of a life coach?
Jon: I wouldn't define happiness as being rich, having material possessions or being in love. I'd say it's
more being able to use your unique talents, feel you're making a positive contribution to something larger
than yourself while not thinking about what you can't do; that's pretty crucial and puts people on the road
to feeling a high degree of happiness and fulfilment.
Clare: It's true that people are rarely able to stop unhelpful thoughts but a life coach can show them how.
Such thoughts can become addictive and that means there's no progress or good use of people's unique
talents. That's what I make them focus on; without it, they won't make progress.
Interviewer: What's the most rewarding part of your job?
Jon: I love working with individuals and small groups but I also get satisfaction from running larger
seminars - that's when I feel I touch lots of lives. It's a given that things you appreciate in life contribute
to your happiness. I feel very fortunate when I help people appreciate themselves and realise their own
worth.
Clare: I love what I do and I've met loads of interesting people, but seeing clients build up their own self-
assurance is probably the greatest feeling; and it's an unexpected bonus that I also get to see things in
myself that I hadn't fully realised.
Interviewer: Thank you both.

Part 4 (Successful Practice Test - FCE)

You will hear a woman called Yvonne on a TV programme giving her opinion about children being
punished at school. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
You now have 45 seconds in which to look at Part 2.
PAUSE 45 SECONDS
— *** —
Yvonne: Any of you who are of my generation or older will no doubt remember ... the strap. But for those
youngsters listening, I'd better explain because I'm saying this for your benefit. The strap, as they called
it, was a thick piece of leather about an inch wide and half as long as a belt and it was especially designed
for hitting small children, on the palms of their hands. Nowadays, if you do something wrong at
school, you're unlucky if you even get a telling off. And even the most serious offences get little more
than a concerned phone call from the head teacher to your mum and dad. Now, when I was at St Anne's
School for Girls in the fifties, we didn't have things quite so easy. It didn't take much to get a strapping.
I'll never forget the first time it happened to me. One morning, I came to school in the wrong shoes- brown
ones instead of black - and that was enough for the principal to call me up in front of the whole class of
children and beat my hand until it bled. I saw this and many other examples of our school's discipline
system as very cruel and unfair.
Now, unlike many people of that time, I didn't just forget about it when my school days were over. Soon
I had children of my own and the thought that they would one day get the same treatment, really made my
blood boil ... and that's when I heard about P.O.P.P.I. ... er ... Parents
Opposed to Physical Punishment of Infants. All the other members were like me. They had young children
and didn't want some unfeeling teachers filling their lives with misery. So we started writing letters.
First, to the schools, then to the education department and eventually, to our local politicians, and in 1979,
the government put an end to the strap ... and to the cane ... and to the paddle and we thought that we had
guaranteed our children the chance to grow up into fine young people. And that, I'm afraid, did not happen.
My own son and daughter have turned into lazy, irresponsible young adults who really have no idea how
lucky they are. I'm sure you all know people like them ... and they're not the worst by far. But it's only
recently that I've begun to think - to wish - that they'd never changed the law. Cruel it may have been,
unfair it often was, but it taught us our place in society. And that's something that few young people today
seem to know or want to respect. For example, we wouldn't have all the teenage crime that goes on
nowadays if those teenagers concerned had, when they'd been younger, been given the strap.
PAUSE 10 SECONDS
You will hear the piece again.

B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (40 points)

Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points)
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. A 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. C
16. B 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A

1. Some animals are on the ________ of becoming extinct.

A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip
on the verge of extinction/ becoming extinct = trên bờ vực tuyệt chủng
2. The play is very long but there are three ________
A. intervals B. breaks C. rests D. naps
Intervals = khaongr thời gian ngắn tách biệt giữa các phần trong vở nhạc, kịch
Break= giờ ra chơi,nghỉ giải lao
Rest= sự nghỉ ngơi
Nap= giấc ngủ ngắn
3. The last lecture ________ completely over my head.
A. got B. went C. was D. left
go over one's head = vượt quá tầm hiểu biết của ai, quá khó để hiểu điều gì
4. Could I pick your ________ on the subject before the meeting?
A. brains B. head C. intellect D. mind
Pick one’s brains = hỏi ai đó để thu thập thông tin cho mình về điều gì
5. I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ________ my offer.
A. back B. up C. out D. down
Turn down = từ chối điều gì
Turn back = quay trở lại theo hướng bạn đã xuất phát hoặc để yêu cầu ai đó làm điều này.
turn up->Nếu một tình huống tốt hơn hoặc một cơ hội để làm điều gì đó “turn up”, nó sẽ xảy ra
hoặc có sẵn một cách bất ngờ hoặc theo cách không được lên kế hoạch
turn out = hóa ra là
6. I ________ with the performances but I got flu the day before.
A. was to have helped B. helped C. was to help D. had helped
Be to have P2 = dự định làm gì trong qua skhuws nhưng không làm được , dùng have P2 để nhấn
mạnh rằng việc có ý định làm xảy ra trước khi bị cúm
7. The dying man’s speech was so________ that no one was able to interpret his last request.
A. incoherent B. indiscreet C. nonchalant D. impotent
Incoherent = không mạch lạc, rõ rành, liền mạch
Indiscreet= không thận trọng, hớ hênh
Nonchalant= lãnh đạm, vô tình
Impotent = lọm khọm, bất lực
8. Very soon I found some other people to ________ and we began to write songs.
A. keep up with B. team up with C. talk through with D. get along with
keep up with= bắt kịp ai
team up with =tham gia nhóm nào đó
talk through with =nói cho ai đó hiểu
get along with = hòa hợp với ai
9. ________ chair the meeting.
A. John was decided to B. It was decided that John should
C. There was decided that John should D. John had been decided to
*Trong câu này, ta hiểu rằng ý câu muốn nói là: "John was chosen (by someone) to chair the
meeting." => Khi viết lại ở thể bị động, ta dùng cấu trúc: (Someone decided that John should chair
the meeting) = It was decided that John should chair the meeting => Do đó, ta chọn đáp án B.
B. It was decided that John should => đây là dạng bị động đặc biệt có cấu trúc: "It + be done + that
+ sb (should) do sth" *
Đáp án C sai cấu trúc, người ta không dùng bị động với "there....that" như vậy, mà thay vào đó sẽ
dùng "it" như cấu trúc trên *Các đáp án A, D chưa chính xác. Có thể hiểu theo hai trường hợp sau:
+ Trường hợp 1: Với động từ "decide", ta chỉ dùng cấu trúc: => "decide to do sth: quyết định làm
gì". Vì thế, ở đây chỉ có thể dùng: "John decide to chair the meeting" Ý là John quyết định chủ trì
cuộc họp, tự anh ta đưa ra quyết định đó, hiểu rằng John là ông chủ
+ Trường hơn 2: Khi ta hiểu John là một cán bộ nhân viên bình thường, thì việc "quyết định cho
John chủ trì cuộc họp là bởi một ai đó", khi đó, muốn cho John làm chủ ngữ và dùng cấu trúc bị
động, thì động từ không thể dùng "decide", mà thay vào đó ta dùng "choose - chose". Vì ta có cấu
trúc: "Choose sb to do sth: chọn ai làm gì", nhưng không có cấu trúc: "Decide sb to do sth" mà chỉ
dùng "Decide to do sth" HOẶC "decide that + clause". => Từ đó, có thể hiểu được bản chất động
từ "decide" ở đây là "quyết định việc ai là người chủ trì cuộc họp"; còn "John là người được chọn
để chủ trì cuộc họp"; chứ không nói rằng "quyết định John là người chủ trì cuộc họp". Mặc dù
nghĩa tiếng Việt nghe có vẻ hợp lý. => Tóm lại, đáp án B là chính xác nhất. Dịch nghĩa: Người ta đã
quyết định rằng John nên chủ trì cuộc hop
10. I thought about the problem but I couldn’t ________ a solution.
A. come in for B. come across C. come up with D. come out
Com in for = hứng chịu thường là hậu quả như chỉ trích
Come across = tình cờ gặp ai
Com up with = đưa ra . nghĩ ra được 1 giải pháp, ý tưởng nào
Come out = hành động, hoặc quá trình công khai cho mọi người biết về xu hướng tính dục, bản
dạng giới và cách thể hiện giới của bản thân.
11. ________, they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was
C. Hot as was the night air D. Hot although the night air was
Cấu trúc “adj + as/though + S + tobe” là một cấu trúc đảo ngữ nhấn mạnh
12.Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a _______.
A. delay B. stand C. brake D. halt
come to a halt/standstill' nghĩa là dừng lại; chậm dần rồi dừng lại (có thể dừng hẳn hoặc tạm thời);
đi đến bế tắc.
13. John refused to put his career in ________ by opposing his boss.
A. jeopardy B. hazard C. risk D. stake
Put sth/sb in jeopardy = đặt ai/cái gì vào tình thế nguy hiểm
14. The more expensive carpet is a good choice ________it will last longer.
A. by means of B. due to C. in that D. in view of
In that = because = bởi vì
15. The police were baffled by the attack as there seemed to be no apparent ________ .
A. design B. principle C. motive D. plot
apparent motive = (động cơ rõ ràng)
16. If you want to be sure of receiving a copy of the magazine, I suggest you ________ an annual
subscription.
A. put down B. take out C. write off D. send up
take out: nhận được, được cấp
Dịch: nếu bạn muốn chắc chắn nhận được bản sao của tạp chí, tôi gợi ý bạn nên được cấp giấy đăng
kí hàng năm
17. ________ the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment.
A. No sooner B. Only C. Not until D. Just before
Cấu trúc đảo ngữ: Not until + phrase/ clause + auxiliary + S+ V: cho đến khi...thì.
Dịch: Cho đến khi điện thoại reo trong đêm đó thì Anna mới nhớ cuộc hẹn.
Các từ còn lại: Just before: ngay trước khi; only: chỉ; No sooner …..than….: ngay khi…thì….
18. After feeling off ________ for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor.
A. food B. color C. fitness D. balance
Feel off color = under the weather= ốm, cảm thấy không khỏe
19. There was ________ evidence to bring charges against the man.
A. insubstantial B. inferior C. ineffective D. insufficient
Giải thích: Cụm từ: insufficient evidence: không đầy đủ chứng cứ
Đáp án còn lại:
ineffective (adj): không hiệu quả
inadvisable (adj): không khôn ngoan
interior (adj): mang tính nội bộ
Dịch nghĩa: Không đầy đủ chứng cứ để kiện người đàn ông đó.
20. The interviewer told Alison that she would earn £30,000 a year,_______ she to be offered the job.
A. were B. should C. let D. would
Đảo ngữ của điều kiện loại 2: Were + S + to V , S + would V

Part 2. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10
points)
Câu 1
The professor whom I met (A) at the conference was so knowledgeable (B) that everyone wanted to
listen his lecture (C) on quantum mechanics (D).
Đáp án: C
• Giải thích:
o Động từ "listen" cần đi kèm giới từ "to" khi có tân ngữ.
o Sửa lại: "to listen to his lecture".
Câu 2
Neither the students nor their teacher (A) were (B) satisfied with the results of (C) the recently-
conducted survey on social issues (D).
Đáp án: B
• Giải thích:
o Với "Neither ... nor", động từ phải chia theo chủ ngữ gần nhất. Ở đây, "their teacher" là
số ít, nên động từ phải là "was".
o Sửa lại: "their teacher was satisfied".
Câu 3
Hardly had (A) the meeting begun when the fire alarm (B) started to ring, causing a chaos (C) in the
crowded conference hall (D).
Đáp án: C
• Giải thích:
o "Chaos" là danh từ không đếm được, không dùng "a" trước nó.
o Sửa lại: "causing chaos in the crowded".

Câu 4
The man whom many believe (A) to be the author of this book denied having anything (B) to do with
its content, insisting it was written (C) by someone else entirely different (D).
Đáp án: D
• Giải thích:
o Từ "entirely" không phù hợp khi bổ nghĩa cho "different". Thay vào đó, dùng
"completely".
o Sửa lại: "someone else completely different".

Câu 5
Each of the proposals put forward (A) by the committee members require (B) further discussion
before they can (C) be approved by the board (D).
Đáp án: B
• Giải thích:
o Chủ ngữ "Each of the proposals" là số ít, động từ phải là "requires".
o Sửa lại: "the committee members requires further discussion".

Câu 6
It is important that everyone is aware (A) of the consequences of their actions (B) and take
responsibility (C) for the decisions they make (D).
Đáp án: A
• Giải thích:
o Trong câu giả định, động từ sau "that" dùng dạng nguyên mẫu, nên "take" đúng, còn "is
aware" (A) cần sửa lại thành "be aware".
o Sửa lại: "that everyone be aware".

Câu 7
The data collected during the survey (A) indicate (B) that the majority of respondents (C) is satisfied
(D) with the new policy.
Đáp án: D
• Giải thích:
o "The majority of respondents" là số nhiều, nên động từ phải là "are" thay vì "is".
o Sửa lại: "the majority are satisfied".

Câu 8
The coach suggested that the team practices harder (A) to improve their performance in the upcoming
tournament (B), which was expected to attract a large audience (C) from both local and
international communities (D).
Đáp án: A
 • Giải thích:
o Trong câu giả định với "suggested", động từ "practices" phải dùng dạng nguyên mẫu
"practice".
o Sửa lại: "that the team practice harder".
Câu 9
Many people considered his ideas (A) revolutionary at the time, but they later proved to be (B)
impractical and irrelevant (C) to the rapidly-changing world of technology (D).
Đáp án: B
• Giải thích:
o "They later proved to be" đúng ngữ pháp, nhưng để hợp lý với thời điểm quá khứ, nên đổi
thành "were later proven".
o Sửa lại: "but they were later proven to be".

Câu 10
The researchers found that the more detailed (A) the instructions were, the lesser (B) time it took
participants to complete the experiment (C) with satisfactory results on average (D).
Đáp án: B
• Giải thích:
o So sánh bậc cao không dùng "the lesser", mà phải dùng "the less".
o Sửa lại: "the less time it took".

Part 3. Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets. Write your answers in the spaces
provided below.
Câu 1
The company is planning to expand its business internationally to increase its market (compete)
_______________.
Đáp án: competitiveness
• Giải thích:
o Cần danh từ để phù hợp với cụm "market competitiveness" (tính cạnh tranh thị trường).

Câu 2
The scientist was highly praised for his (remark) _______________ contribution to the field of
biotechnology.
Đáp án: remarkable
• Giải thích:
o Từ cần điền phải là tính từ để mô tả "contribution".

Câu 3
If you continue to behave so (respond) _______________, you will never gain your parents' trust.
Đáp án: irresponsibly
• Giải thích:
o Trạng từ bổ sung cho động từ "behave". Thêm tiền tố "ir-" để tạo nghĩa phủ định.

Câu 4
The government has launched a campaign to raise public awareness about (sustain) _______________
development.
Đáp án: sustainable
• Giải thích:
o Tính từ "sustainable" bổ nghĩa cho "development", mang nghĩa phát triển bền vững.

Câu 5
The students found the lecture on quantum physics totally (comprehend) _______________, as it was
too advanced for their level.
Đáp án: incomprehensible
• Giải thích:
o Tính từ bổ nghĩa cho "the lecture". Thêm tiền tố "in-" để diễn tả ý nghĩa "không thể hiểu
nổi".

Câu 6
Her (persistent) _______________ in pursuing her goals despite numerous obstacles is truly admirable.
Đáp án: persistence
• Giải thích:
o Danh từ "persistence" (sự kiên trì) phù hợp với vai trò chủ ngữ của câu.

Câu 7
The novel was praised for its deep (character) _______________ and intricate plot.
Đáp án: characterization
• Giải thích:
o Danh từ "characterization" (việc xây dựng nhân vật) phù hợp để mô tả "deep
characterization" trong tiểu thuyết.

Câu 8
He has shown a great deal of (determine) _______________ in overcoming the difficulties he faced
during his training.
Đáp án: determination
• Giải thích:
o Danh từ "determination" (sự quyết tâm) phù hợp với cấu trúc "a great deal of + N".

Câu 9
Many people believe that urban life is (prefer) _______________ to rural life due to better job
opportunities and facilities.
Đáp án: preferable
• Giải thích:
o Tính từ so sánh "preferable" diễn tả ý "được ưa thích hơn".

Câu 10
She spoke so (convince) _______________ during the debate that everyone in the audience was
persuaded by her arguments.
Đáp án: convincingly
• Giải thích:
o Trạng từ "convincingly" bổ nghĩa cho động từ "spoke".
C. READING (50 points

Part 1. For questions 1-10, read the article below and then decide which answer best fits each space.
(10 points)
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
6. B 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. C

WARWICKSHIRE – SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND

From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet and Macbeth, the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company
performs all year (1) _________ in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of our most famous literary figure.
With its rolling hills, meandering rivers and canals, picturesque Warwickshire-Shakespeare’s England is
the ideal place for a country escape.

The Tudor house where the great playwright grew up is a shrine for Shakespeare fans all over the world.
You can wander (2) _____ the rooms and (3) ______ a glimpse of the world that shaped the man. Other
(4) _______ Shakespeare family houses in Stratford-upon-Avon open to the public include the homes of
his wife, Anne Hathaway, and his mother. A stroll through the pretty town will take you to the River Avon,
(5)__________ you can take a relaxing boat cruise and let your mind (6) ________ the past.

Nearby, the magnificent Warwick Castle is one of the country’s (7) ______ medieval fortresses. A lavish
interior of state rooms and a great hall is complemented by beautifully landscaped gardens. You can climb
to the top of towers and ramparts to see breathtaking views and watch birds (8) _____, jousting
tournaments and fireball launching.

The market town of Warwick offers a mixture of old and new, with antique sellers, tea shops, fine dining,
and literary and folk festivals. After a day’s sightseeing, you could unwind (9) ____ style at the Ardencote
Manor Hotel and Spa or Wroxall Abbey Hotel and Estate, once (10) _______ to Sir Christopher Wren.

1. A. up B. about C. round D. down

all (the) year round/long etc =throughout the whole year=suốt năm
2. A. around B. towards C. at D. by
Wander around = to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction= lang
thang nơi nào đó
3. A. give B. put C. make D. get
to get (have) a glimpse of something =nhìn lướt qua cái gì
4. A. reserved B. conserved C. preserved D. observed
Reserve = dự trữ , cất dành conserve= bảo tồn, bảo vệ thường là môi trường
Preserve = giữ gìn, bảo tồn cái gì observe = qaun sát
5. A. that B. where C. what D. why
Kiến thức mệnh đề quan hệ - Where: Dùng để thay thế từ chỉ nơi chốn
6. A. grow into B. drift into C. grow on D. drift on
drift in(to) (something) = To move slowly into some thing or place.
7. A. better-kept B. best-kept C. better-keeping D. best-keeping
Best-kept = là khía cạnh/nơi (địa điểm du lịch) ít được biết đến nhưng đáng được quan tâm.
8. A. of prey B. of predator C. on prey D. on predator
bird of prey =a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that kills and eats small birds and animals
9. A. on B. at C. for D. in
in style =in a luxurious, elegant way without worrying about the expense=theo một cách sang trọng và
lịch sự
10. A. house B. homage C. home D. housing
be home to= to be the place where that thing is located or, in the case of living things, where they live.

Part 2. Read the article below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ONE word
in each gap. (15 points)
1. stop=> stop + doing sth = ngừng làm việc gì
2. profit => profit margin= biên lợi nhuận
3. going => go down = đi xuống, giảm xuống
4. from => apart from sth = ngoại trừ cái gì
5. pay -> pay a return = hoàn trả lại
6. article = bài báo
7. such -> such as = ví dụ là
8. who -> kiến thức mệnh đề quan hệ thay thế cho danh từ đứng trước là authors
9. according => according to sth = theo như điều gì
10. once => once + clause = khi …

Part 3. Read the passage and choose the right answer for each question. (10 points)

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. A
6.D 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. D

How long will a baby born today live? 100 years? 120 years? Scientists are studying genes that could
mean long life for us all.
There are already many, many people who have passed the landmark age of 100. In fact, there are now so
many healthy, elderly people that there’s a new term for them: the wellderly. These are people over the
age of 80 who have no diseases such a high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes and have never taken
medicines for these conditions.
There have been many scientific studies of communities where a healthy old age is typical. These include
places like Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan. The small village of Molochio
in Calabria has about 2,000 inhabitants. And of those, there are at least eight centenarians. When
researchers ask people like this this the secret of their long life, the answer is almost always to do with
diet and is almost always the same. ‘I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.’ ‘A little bit, but of everything.’
‘No smoking, no drinking.’
Whilst in the past scientists have looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long life,
these days they are investigating genetics. Once such researcher is Eric Topol, who says, ‘There must be
genes that explain why these individuals are protected from the aging process.’
The new research into long life looks at groups of people who have a genetic connection. For example,
one group of interest lives in Ecuador. In one area of the country there are a number of people with the
same genetic condition. It’s called Laron syndrome. The condition means that they don’t grow to more
than about one metre, but is also seems to give them protection against cancer and diabetes. As a result,
they live longer than other people in their families. Meanwhilst, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, there’s
another group of long-lived men, Japanese-Americans. They have a similar gene to the Laron syndrome
group.
Back in Canada, scientists are trying to work out exactly how much of the longevity is due to genetics and
how much to environment. By checking public records going back to the 29th century, researchers have
reconstructed the family trees of 202 nonagenarians and centenarians. They concluded that there were
genetic factors involved. And they seemed to benefit the men more than the women – a surprising result
because generally in Europe, there are five times more women centenarians than men.
So what really makes people live longer? It seems likely that it is an interaction of genes, the environment
and probably a third factor – luck.

1. What two factors for long life do scientists usually investigate?

A. where people live and what their lifestyle are
B. genetic factors and environmental factors
C. people’s diet and activity when they were young
D. people’s working and living habits
Clue: - Back in Canada, scientists are trying to work out exactly how much of the longevity is due to
genetics and how much to environment.
- Whilst in the past scientists have looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long
life, these days they are investigating genetics.
2. Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure _________.
A. are common illnesses in elderly people.
B. teach scientists a lot about old age and long life.
C. are never found amongst a group of people in Ecuador.
D. affect people in some areas more than those in others.
Clue: These are people over the age of 80 who have no diseases such a high blood pressure, heart
disease or diabetes and have never taken medicines for these conditions.= Đây là những người trên 80
tuổi không mắc các bệnh như huyết áp cao, bệnh tim hoặc tiểu đường và chưa bao giờ dùng thuốc cho
những tình trạng này.
3. What do some people from Calabria and Okinawa have in common?
A. They suffer from diabetes.
D. They have an unusual genetic illness.
C. They live long and healthy lives.
D. They have similar genetic patterns.
Clue: There have been many scientific studies of communities where a healthy old age is typical. These
include places like Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan.
4. According to the article, ____________.
A. scientists are investigating people who are 120 years old.
B. scientific advances mean we will all live to at least 100 years.
C. scientists have found genes that might influence how long we live.
D. scientists haven’t discovered why people in some areas typically live longer than others.
Clue: Once such researcher is Eric Topol, who says, ‘There must be genes that explain why these
individuals are protected from the aging process.’
5. The word “landmark” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. important stage B. major breakthrough
C. hallmark D. benchmark
Landmark = dấu mốc, giai đoạn quan trọng = important stage
6. According to the article, _________.
A. people who live in small villages have healthier lifestyles.
B. in parts of Italy and Japan, most people live to be a hundred.
C. men generally outlive women in most parts of the world.
D. some communities in Italy and Japan have been studied by scientists.
Clue: There have been many scientific studies of communities where a healthy old age is typical. These
include places like Calabria in southern Italy and the island of Okinawa in Japan.
7. Healthy elderly people __________.
A. often say that their diet is the most important thing.
B. don’t usually know what the secret to long life is.
C. give many different reasons for their old age.
D. used to pursue at least one type of physical activity when they were young.
Clue: And of those, there are at least eight centenarians. When researchers ask people like this this the
secret of their long life, the answer is almost always to do with diet and is almost always the same. ‘I eat
a lot of fruit and vegetables.’ ‘A little bit, but of everything.’ ‘No smoking, no drinking.’
8. The word “nonagenarians” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. people under 100 years old.
B. people over 100 years old.
C. people from 50 to 59 years old.
D. people from 90 to 99 years old.
Nonagenarian = a person who is between 90 and 99 years old
9. Laron syndrome is interesting to scientists because ___________.
A. it might help people with growth problems.
B. it shows that there is a genetic reason for old age.
C. there are different versions of the syndrome.
D. what causes it is still a mystery.
Clue: In one area of the country there are a number of people with the same genetic condition. It’s called
Laron syndrome. The condition means that they don’t grow to more than about one metre, but is also
seems to give them protection against cancer and diabetes. As a result, they live longer than other people
in their families.= Nó được gọi là hội chứng Laron. Tình trạng này có nghĩa là chúng không phát triển
quá một mét, nhưng dường như cũng giúp chúng chống lại bệnh ung thư và bệnh tiểu đường. Kết quả là
họ sống lâu hơn những người khác trong gia đình của họ.
10. Scientists think that healthy old age ________.
A. is typical in certain communities only.
B. is a genetic condition in European women.
C. was more common in the 19th century than it is today.
D. is the result of the interaction of different factors.
 Clue: So what really makes people live longer? It seems likely that it is an interaction of genes, the
environment and probably a third factor – luck.= Vậy điều gì thực sự khiến con người sống lâu hơn? Có
vẻ như đó là sự tương tác của gen, môi trường và có lẽ là yếu tố thứ ba - may mắn.

Part 4. The reading passage below has seven paragraphs A-G. ( 15 points)
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the correct
number i-x.
1.iv 2.iii 3.viii 4.ii 5.ix 6.vii 7.i
8.flexible 9.tangible 10.tailorable

List of headings
i paper contributed as a sharing or managing must
ii piles can be more inspiring rather than disorgnising
iii process that economists used paper
iv overview of an unexpected situation: paper survived
v comparison between paper and computer
vi IMF’s paperless office seemed to be a waste of papers
vii example of failure for avoidance of paper record
viii advantages of using a paper in offices
ix piles reflect certain characteristics in people’s thought
x joy of having the paper square in front of computer

1. paragraph A
2. paragraph B
3. paragraph C
4. paragraph D
5. paragraph E
6. paragraph F
7. paragraph G

PAPER or COMPUTER
A Computer technology was supposed to replace paper, but that hasn’t happened. Every country in
the western world uses more paper today, on a per-capita basis, than it did ten years ago.= Công nghệ Máy
tính được cho là sẽ thay thế giấy, nhưng điều đó đã không xảy ra. Mỗi quốc gia ở thế giới phương Tây
ngày nay sử dụng nhiều giấy hơn, tính trên cơ sở bình quân đầu người, so với mười năm trước. The
consumption of uncoated free-sheet paper, for instance-the most common kind of office paper-rose almost
fifteen per cent in the United States between 1995 and 2000. This is generally taken as evidence of how
hard it is to eradicate old, wasteful habits and of how stubbornly resistant we are to efficiencies offered by
computerization.
=> iv overview of an unexpected situation: paper survived

B Economists at the I.M.F spend most of their time writing reports on complicated economic
questions, work that would seem to be perfectly suited to sitting in front of a computer. Nonetheless, the
I.M.F is awash in paper, and Sellen and Harper wanted to find out way. Their answer is that the business
of writing reports – at least at the I.M.F – is an intensely collaborative process, involving the professional
judgments and contributions of many people. The economists bring drafts of reports to conference
rooms, spread out the relevant pages, and negotiate changes with one another. They go back to their
offices and jot down comments in the margin, taking advantage of freedom offered by the informality of
the handwritten note. Then they deliver the annotated draft to the author in person, taking him, page
by page, through the suggested changes. At the end of the process, the author spreads out all the pages
with comments on his desk and starts to enter them on the computer – moving the pages around as
he works, organizing and reorganizing, saving and discarding.= Các nhà kinh tế học mang các bản
thảo báo cáo đến các phòng họp, trải các trang liên quan và thương lượng những thay đổi với nhau. Họ
quay trở lại văn phòng của mình và ghi lại các bình luận bên lề, tận dụng sự tự do được cung cấp bởi tính
không chính thức của ghi chú viết tay. Sau đó, họ giao bản thảo có chú thích đến tận tay tác giả, đưa anh
ta từng trang một thông qua những thay đổi được đề xuất. Vào cuối quá trình, tác giả trải tất cả các trang
có nhận xét trên bàn làm việc của mình và bắt đầu nhập chúng vào máy tính - di chuyển các trang xung
quanh khi anh ta làm việc, sắp xếp và tổ chức lại, lưu và loại bỏ.
=> iii process that economists used paper

C Without paper, this kind of collaborative, iterative work process would be much more
difficult. According to Sellen and Harper, paper has a unique set of ‘affordances’ – that is, qualities that
permit specific kind of uses. Paper is tangible: we can pick up a document, flip through it, read little bits
here and there, and quickly get a sense of it. Paper is spatially flexible, meaning that we can spread it out
and arrange it in the way that suits us best. And it’s tailorable: we can easily annotate it, and scribble on
it as we read, without altering the original text.= Giấy là vật hữu hình: chúng ta có thể nhặt một tài liệu,
lật qua nó, đọc từng chút một ở chỗ này và chỗ khác, và nhanh chóng hiểu được nó. Giấy linh hoạt về mặt
không gian, có nghĩa là chúng ta có thể trải nó ra và sắp xếp nó theo cách phù hợp với chúng ta nhất. Và
nó có khả năng dùng cho một mục đích chức năng: chúng ta có thể dễ dàng chú thích nó và viết nguệch
ngoạc trên đó khi chúng ta đọc mà không làm thay đổi văn bản gốc. Digital documents, of course, have
their own affordances. They can be easily searched, shared, stored, accessed remotely, and linked to other
relevant material. But they lack the affordances that really matter to a group working together on a report.
=> viii advantages of using a paper in offices

D Paper enables a certain kind of thinking, for instance, the top of your desk. Chances are that you
have a keyboard and a computer screen off to one side, and a clear space roughly eighteen inches square
in front of your chair. What covers the rest of the desktop in probably piles – piles of paper journals,
magazines, binders, postcards, videotapes, and all the other artifacts of the knowledge economy. The piles
look like a mess, but they aren’t. When a group at Apple Computer studied piling behavior several years
ago, they found that even the most disorderly piles usually make perfect sense to the piler, and office
workers could hold forth in great detail about the precise history and meaning of their piles.= Việc chất
đống trông giống như một mớ hỗn độn, nhưng thực tế không phải vậy. Khi một nhóm tại Apple Computer
nghiên cứu hành vi chất đống cách đây vài năm, họ phát hiện ra rằng ngay cả chất đống không trật tự nhất
cũng thường có ý nghĩa hoàn hảo đối với người xếp đống đó và nhân viên văn phòng có thể nắm bắt rất
chi tiết về lịch sử chính xác và ý nghĩa của những chiếc cọc của chúng .The pile closest to the cleared,
eighteen-inch-square working area, for example, generally represents the most urgent business, and within
that pile the most important document of all is likely to be at the top. Piles are living, breathing archives.
Over time, they get broken down and resorted, sometimes chronologically and thematically; clues about
certain piece of paper at an angle or inserting dividers into the stack.
=> ii piles can be more inspiring rather than disorgnising

E But why do we pile documents instead of filling them? Because piles represent the process of
active, ongoing thinking.= Vì việc chất đống tiêu biểu cho quá trình hoạt động, tư duy liên tục. The
Psychologist Alison Kidd, whose research Sellen and Harper refer to extensively, argues that ‘knowledge
workers’ use the physical space of the desktop to hold ‘ideas which they cannot yet categorize or even
decide how they might use.’ The messy desk is not necessarily a sign of disorganization. It may be a sign
of complexity: those who deal with many unresolved ideas simultaneously cannot sort and file the papers
on their desks because they haven’t yet sorted and filed the ideas in their head.= Đó có thể là một dấu hiệu
của sự phức tạp: những người xử lý nhiều ý tưởng chưa được giải quyết đồng thời không thể sắp xếp và
gửi giấy tờ lên bàn của họ vì họ chưa sắp xếp và lưu trữ các ý tưởng trong đầu.
=> ix piles reflect certain characteristics in people’s thought

F Sellen and Harper arrived at similar findings when they did some consulting work with a chocolate
manufacturer. The people in the firm they were most interested in were the buyers – the staff who handled
the company’s relationships with its venders, from cocoa and sugar manufacturers to advertisers. The
buyers kept folders (containing contracts, correspondence, meeting notes, and so forth) on every supplier
they had dealings with. The company wanted to move the information in those documents online, to save
space and money, and make it easier for everyone in the firm to have access to it. That sounds like an
eminently rational thing to do. But when Sellen and Harper looked at the folders they discovered that they
contained all kinds of idiosyncratic material – advertising paraphernalia, printouts of e-mails, presentation
notes, and letters – much of which had been annotated in the margins with thoughts and amendments and
they write ‘perhaps most important comments about problems and issues with a supplier’s performance
not intended for the supplier’s eyes.’ The information in each folder was organized – if it was organized
at all - according to the whims of the particular buyer. Whenever other people wanted to look at a
document, they generally had to be walked through it by the buyer who ‘owned’ it, because it simply
wouldn’t make sense otherwise. The much advertised advantage of digitizing documents – that they could
be made available to anyone, at any time – was illusory: documents cannot speak for themselves.= Bất cứ
khi nào người khác muốn xem một tài liệu, họ thường phải được người mua 'sở hữu' xem qua tài liệu đó,
vì đơn giản là nó sẽ chẳng có ý nghĩa gì nếu không. Lợi thế được quảng cáo nhiều của việc số hóa tài liệu
- rằng chúng có thể được cung cấp cho bất kỳ ai, bất cứ lúc nào - thật viển vông: tài liệu không thể tự nói
ra.
=> vii example of failure for avoidance of paper record

G This idea that paper facilitates a highly specialized cognitive and social process is a far cry from
the way we have historically thought about the stuff. Paper first began to proliferate in the workplace in
the late nineteenth century as part of the move toward ‘systematic management= Giấy lần đầu tiên bắt đầu
phổ biến ở nơi làm việc vào cuối thế kỷ 19 như một phần của quá trình hướng tới "quản lý có hệ thống"..’
To cope with the complexity of the industrial economy, managers were instituting company – wide
policies and demanding monthly, weekly, or even daily updates from their subordinates. Thus was born
the monthly sales report, and the office manual and the internal company newsletter. The typewriter took
off in the eighteen-eighties, making it possible to create documents in a fraction of the time it had
previously taken, and that was followed closely by the advent of carbon paper, which meant that a typist
could create ten copies of that document simultaneously. Then the secretary would make ten carbon copies
of that schedule and send them out to the stations along your railway line= theo sau đó là sự ra đời của
giấy than,
điều đó có nghĩa là nhân viên đánh máy có thể tạo ra mười bản sao của tài liệu đó cùng một lúc.
Sau đó, thư ký sẽ tạo ra mười bản sao của lịch trình đó và gửi chúng đến các ga dọc theo tuyến đường sắt
của bạn.. Paper was important not to facilitate creative collaboration and thought but as an instrument of
control.
=> i paper contributed as a sharing or managing must

D. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1. Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the same. You
must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given. (10 points)
1. I have been deserted by all my friends.
-> be deserted by sb = bị bỏ rơi bởi ai đó
2. One of the directors drew the board’s attention to a number of inconsistencies in the report.
=>bring/draw (sb's) attention to sth/sb =to make someone notice something or someone
3. She can’t have been informed about the burglary.
=>Can’t/couldn’t have +PII: dùng diễn đạt điều gì đó chắc chắn không xảy ra trong quá khứ
4. I have confidence in my best friends.
-> have confidence in sb = có niềm tin vào ai đó
5. Mary had a craving for jelly when she was pregnant.
-> have a craving for sth = khao khát , mong muốn điều gì
Part 2. (10 points)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up.
-> As a result of + N = Là kết quả của điều gì -> thường mang nghĩa tiêu cực
2. There is no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence.
There is no connection between sth and sth = không có sự kết nối/ liên kết giữa cái gì vs cái gì
3. It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
Cross one’s mind = occur to sb = chợt nảy ra trong đầu/ suy nghĩ của ai
4. His wife is pushing him to get a better job.
-> push (sb) for sth/to do sth = to try hard to achieve something or to make someone else do something:
5. He broke the world record at/on his second attempt.
-> broke the world record= phá kỉ lục thế giới