PART A: LISTENING

Listen to the tape twice and do the task below.

Dreamtime travel agency

Tour information

Holiday length: 2 days

Types of transportation: (1) _____________________.

Maximum group size: (2) _____________________.

Next tour date: (3) _____________________.

Hotel name: (4) The__________________.

Questions 5 - 10:
+ Questions (5) and (6): Choose TWO letters A – E.
Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?
A. fishing trip
B. guided bushwalk
C. reptile park entry
D. table tennis
E. tennis
+ Questions 7 – 10: Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
7. The tour costs of $ _____________________.
8. Bookings must be made no later than _____________________ days in advance.
9. A _____________________ deposit is required.
10. The customer’s reference number is _____________________.
PART B: STRESS-LEXICO-GRAMMAR

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I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
other words. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.
1. A. method B. father C. feather D. weather
2. A. chemistry B. children C. schooling D. character
3. A. state B. status C. station D. statue
4. A. bury B. carry C. heavy D. many
5. A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
III. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete
each sentence below. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) on your answer sheet.
1. As the drug took_____, the patient became quicker.
A. force B. influence C. action D. effect
2. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today.
A. are B. is C. was D. were
3. _______ here, he would help us with these troubles.
A. Were Peter B. If were Peter C. Unless were Peter D. Unless Peter were
4. This is not the right. _____ to ask for my help: I am far too busy even to listen !
A. moment B. situation C. opportunity D. circumstances
5. It is. _____.knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thome quarrel violently
several
times a week.
A. common B. important C. popular D. general
6. "My daughter, Mary, tries to _____to see me at least once a week", Mrs. Jones told
the social worker.
A. call up B. go up C. come on D. drop in
7. A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for……… off new clothes.
A. wearing B. carrying C. showing D. putting
8. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for_____.
A. a revision B. a control C. an investigation D. a check - up
9. _____from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. only C. Apart D. separate
10. Anne: “Make yourself at home”. - John: “ ____”

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 A. Yes, can I help you B. Not at all. Don’t mention it
C. Thanks! Same to you D. That’s very kind. Thank you
IV. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITAL. Writing the correct answer on
your answer sheet.
1. Humphry Davy helped Faraday much in his later. _____ (DISCOVER)
2. The farmer is trying to_____ the pig before killing it for meat. (FAT)
3. This organization is very concerned about the_____of the rain forests.
(DESTROY)
4. I was annoyed at his_____to cooperate. (REFUSE)
5. Two_____ from the group " Friends of the Earth" are talking to the students.
(REPRESENT)
6. This knife is …_____ It can't cut anything. (USE)
7. This photo has just been …_____… (LARGE)
8. She has been _____.since her husband died. (POVERTY)
9. Most orphans are bred in _____ (ORPHAN)
10. _____covers the sky at night. (DARK)
V. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
1. You may feel frightened when you are in a forest (surround) ……………… by tall
trees.
2. What _____you (do)______ at the time I (phone) ________you last night?
3. Your room (not tidy)______________ for weeks. It is too messy.
4. I remember (take) _____________ to the zoo by my father once a week when I was
six.
VI: Supply the correct preposition in each space to complete the following sentences
1. ___________ now on, please remember to come prepared to class with the required
books.
2. The boy broke the window _____________ a heavy stone.
3. Our house is similar_______________yours. Perhaps yours is a bit larger
4. My sister was late for her exam because her alarm clock didn’t go ___________
5. Santa Claus is based ________ the description of Saint Nicholas.
PART C: READING
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I. For questions 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each
space.
Use only ONE word for each space.
The big tree at my gate was old and beautiful. I was saddened when it blew (1
_____in
a winter storm. After the storm I sawed (2) _____ the remains of the tree to level (3)
______ the ground. Some of the wood was rotten. Pieces came away in my (4) _____.
But a good part of the wood was alive and strong. I did not dig (5) _____the roots of the
tree. I (6) _____them in the ground. Three months (7) _____in spring, the old tree began
to grow again. It grew strong and beautiful, straight up (8) _____ the side of the sawn-
off part. The color and smell of its heart-shaped (9) _____were exactly the same as (10)
_____of the old tree. I felt very happy.
II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to
complete each of the numbered gaps in the passage below. Write your answer (A, B, C
or D) on the answer sheet.
YOUR BEST FRIEND IN DISGUISE?
Do you (1) _____ people on what they look like? I think we all (2) _____that we
shouldn’t do this although many of us still do. Some people are impressed by clothes
from a particular (3) _____; others think that things such as someone’s hairstyle is
critical to their (4) _____of someone. But, if you sit and chat to people, you can see that,
whatever they look (5) _____, that person may be really good (6) _____and could
become a close friend of yours – if only they were given the (7) _____ The point is that
we should take people as they are and not dismiss them just because they (8)
_____differently from us. You may ignore someone who could be your best friend just
because they are (9) _____.the wrong jeans. We need to look past the clothes, the tattoos
and the hairstyles and think about personality, not (10_____
1. A. decide B. rule C. consider D. judge
2. A. notice B. catch C. realize D. aware
3. A. seller B. designer C. cutter D. maker
4. A. view B. sight C. thought D. picture
5. A. alike B. as C. similar D. like
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 6. A. pleasure B. laugh C. fun D. sport
7. A. moment B. opportunity C. occasion D. hope
8. A. dress B. wear C. clothe D. look
9. A. fitting B. wearing C. matching D. carrying
10. A. figure B. form C. manner D. appearance
III: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the four
choices (A or B, C, D).
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide
the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten
foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as
amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about
one-fourth to 5 one-fifth of a person’s diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of
carbohydrates per day.
A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect 10 on a person’s
health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its
protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a
lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of
carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones 15 in the body that causes
fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health.
B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.
C. Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis.
D. Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.
2. The word “function” as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?
A. neglect B. serve C. dissolve D. profess
3. The word “range” as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. probe B. proceed C. hail D. extend
4. In line 4, the word “estimate” could best be replaced by
A. disbelieve B. declare C. calculate D. wonder
5. According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?
A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.

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 B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.
C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person’s daily diet.
D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.
6. Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?
A. prevent ketosis B. cause gluconeogenesis
C. provide energy for the body D. flavor and sweeten food
7. Which of the following words could best replace “deficient” as used in line 6?
A. outstanding B. Abundant C. Insufficient D. unequal
8. What does the word “this” refer to in line 8?
A. using protein supplies for energy B. converting carbohydrates to energy
C. having a deficiency in carbohydrates D. having an insufficient amount of protein
9. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe
carbohydrates?
A. a protein supply B. a necessity C. a range of sugars D. an energy source
10. The word “lack” in line 8 is most similar to which of the following?
A. plethora B. shortage C. derivation D. commission
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
1. You must see it to believe it.
=>It___________________________________________________________
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2. The furniture was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it.
->The furniture was ______________________________________________
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3. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
- > We’re going_________________________________________________
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4. A child can’t stay too far from home.
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5. Many others have the same situation as you.
- > Your situation is______________________________________________
6. The shirt was so expensive that they didn’t have enough money to buy.
-> It was such ______________________________________________
7. I sent my friend a letter in London last week.
-> A letter _________________________________________________
8. She cannot get into the habit of studying every evening.
-> She cannot be ________
9. He never misses any football matches on TV.
-> Never ___________________________________
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10. My advice to you is to study harder next semester.
-> If I ____________________________________________________
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Part 2: Rewrite the following sentence with the given words in such a way
that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first one. Do not
chance the form of the words in the capital letters.
1. I am certain that Mary didn’t intend to borrow my
books. INTENTION
-> I am certain that Mary____________my books.
2. It would be difficult for me to finish the work by the
weekend. DIFFICULT
-> I find ___________________________
3. Mr. Lam teaches English. Mr. Hai teaches Math.
-> Mr. Lam doesn’t____________ AS
4. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Nga?” INVITED
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5. I can’t stand people interrupting me when I’m studying
RATHER
-> I ___________when I’m studying
X. Write a paragraph (120-150 words)about the following topic:
Water is important for all living things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your
reasons.
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Some people believe that students should be banned from using their smartphone
during school day. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Write an essay to
express your opinion on the issue. Use reasons and examples to support your
composition.

In about 180-200 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the issue. Use reasons
and examples to support your composition.
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