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Part one: phonology

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided on the right. (5 pts)

1. A. chaos B. chorus C. champagne D. mechanic ________________2. A. coincide B. pointless C. embroider D. joyful ________________3. A. disastrous B. favourite C. moustache D. flour ________________4. A. canoe B. toe C. choose D. improve ________________5. A. exhibition B. experiment C. excited D. expensive ________________

II. Choose the word with different stress pattern. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided on the right. (5 pts)

1. A. community B. enthusiasm C. determine D. chemistry ________________2. A. priority B. federation C. inspiration D. interactive

________________3. A. scissors B. equipment C. escape D. excited

________________4. A. nationality B. exhibition C. accommodation D. competition ________________5. A. interesting B. preference C. exceptional D. industry ________________

Part two: VOCABULARy AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the following sentences. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (10 pts)

1. .“What’s the answer to problem two?” ________________“I don’t know, and even ____ I wouldn’t tell you.”A.I did B. though I did C. if I did D. if I do

2. You do it your own way _______ I’ll do it mine ________________A. although B. so C. and D. even

3. The boys in our team are_____ younger than the boys in yours. ________________A. very B. many C. quite D. much

4. The students have got _____news about their exams. ________________A. many B. some C. few D. a few

5. Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life. __________, the Internet ________________also has limitationsA. Therefore B. So C. However D. Besides

6. Would you be _____to hold the door open?________________

A. too kind B. kind enough C. as kind D. so kind1

7. This committee meets only ___ ________________A. every four year B. every four years C. each four year D. each four years

8. I remember______you before but I am sorry I have forgot your name ________________A. to meet B. meet C. met D.meeting

9. Of the two new teachers, one is experienced and ____ ________________A. the others are not B. another is inexperienced C. other lacks experience D. the other is not

10. The ____ outside the house said “No Parking” ________________A. advice B. signal C. label D. notice

11. His performance was___; the audience was delighted ________________A. unmarked B. faultless C. worthless D. imperfect

12. We need a lot more action and a lot ______ talk ________________A. few B. fewer C. little D. less

13. We wish you______. ________________A. good luck B. congratulation C. happy D. enjoy yourself

14. I’d rather ______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing ________________interesting there. A. haven’t been invited B. hadn’t been invited C. not be invited D. not have been invited

15. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful. ________________A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good

16. “Do all the farmers grow rice?” “_____” ________________A. Some farmers grow rice, and other farmers grow vegetables B. Some farmer grow rice, and other farmer grow vegetables C. Some farmers grow rice, and others grow vegetables D. Some of farmers grow rice, and others of farmers grow vegetable

17. May I smoke? ______ ________________A. What suits you B. You are free C. Accommodate yourself D. Go ahead

18. You ought to have tried your best to save her, but you never ______________________

A. had B. tried C.did D. ought19. “Is your government salary good?”

________________“Yes, but I don’t make as much ____ worked in private industry.”A. as I B. if I would have C. I would if D. as I would if I

20. “ Where should we go” –“Try to find ____”________________

A. Gate Three B. Third Gate C. Three Gate D. Gate Third

II. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (10 pts)

a. This young music composer is very famous(1) _____ the most influential composer.b. The accident resulted (2)______ some minor injuries.c. Without a fridge, fresh food will go(3)_____very quickly.d. I read (4)_____ the accident (5)________today's newspaper.e. My children don’t approve (6)___ my smokingf. (7)________ my mind, they have made a serious mistakeg. He told me to tell you that he’ll be here (8)______________ a moment h. Summer has set (9)________early this year. i. When I saw the house (10) _______fire, I didn’t know what to do. j. The firemen arrived (11) ___________time to put out the fire. k. Happiness consists (12) ____________ having a cheerful outlookl. These workers are paid (13) __________________ the weekm. She dresses (14)__ ______ a fashion model (Your clothes are similar to a model’s)n. The Scotts have an enormous house. It’s (15)_____ a palace o. We were all amazed (16)_____ how much she knew about Britain p. The government was accused (17) ____ incompetence

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q. He may be quick(18) _____ understanding but he’s not capable (19)_____ remembering anything r. She was sitting (20) ______ the back of the car when they crashed

1. _____________________ 6. _____________________ 11 _____________________16 _____________________2. _____________________ 7. _____________________ 12 _____________________ 17_____________________3. _____________________ 8. _____________________ 13 _____________________ 18_____________________4. _____________________ 9. _____________________ 14_____________________ 19_____________________5. _____________________ 10. _____________________ 15_____________________ 20_____________________

III. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces given. (10 pts)

a. Camilla (just, get)(1)_____ into the car when Henry(shout)(2)_____ a warning b. “Oh, how I hate this weather!” “I do too. It (rain)(3)_____ three times this week”c. Once (correctly, install)(4)______, the system will give years of trouble-free used. I can’t go with you as I (not finish)(5)_____ it.e. By the time you ( finish) (6)_____ cooking they ( do)(7)_____their homeworkf. I don’t mind her (appoint) (8) _____above me. g. Hello, Mary. The party last night was great. You should (come) (9)_____.h. If I could choose again, I’d rather (be) (10)____ a builder than an architect i. We fell over some pieces of wood ( leave )(11) _____ ( lie ) (12)_____ around.j. The prisoners who escaped 2 days ago (catch)(13) _____ and sent back to prisonk. “We need better traffic rules.”

“Yes, then there (not, be)(14) _____so many accidents.”l. He (hope) (15) _____that he (graduate) (16) _____this semester but he couldn’t finish this thesis in timem. They don’t allow (smoke)(17) _____ in the petrol stationn. There was a cold wind (blow)(18) _____in our faces when we were in the fieldo. you must tell me the truth. I insist on (tell)(19)_______.the truthp. I (need, cook) (20)__dinner. Just as it was ready, Chris and June phoned to say that they couldn’t come to eat

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3. _____________________ 8. _____________________ 13 _____________________ 18_____________________

4. _____________________ 9. _____________________ 14_____________________ 19_____________________

5. _____________________ 10. _____________________ 15_____________________ 20_____________________

IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces given on the right. (10 pts)

a. I have a (suspicious) (1)_____that she is not telling me the truth 1____________________b. Although some men (and women) still have not accepted the 2____________________ changes in roles, the changes are a (real)(2)______ 3. ____________________c. While walking in the mountains, we came across a (use)(3)______ quarry. 4. ____________________ Her words made a great (impress) (4)_____ on the crowd. 5. ____________________d. It is (avoid) (5)________ for beginning students to make mistakes in English. 6. ____________________e. I had my trousers (long) (6) _____because they were too short. 7. ____________________f. To my (amuse) (7) _____, he couldn’t get the door open 8. ____________________g. I didn’t read all of the book because I found it (interest) (8) ____. 9. _____________________h. Harry argues a lot, but his (argue)(9)____ never seem to persuade anyone. 10. ____________________i. May I have your(sign)(10) ____ on this form?

Part three: readingI. Read the following passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)

Most people enjoy looking for (1) _____ in street markets. It can be very enjoyable walking around the (2) _____,among the crowds of (3) _____,and trying to spend as (4) _____as possible. Of course it depends (5)

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_____the market. In fruit and (6) _____markets, there is usually a wide variety of (7) _____produce, but it may not be cheap. There may be goods at (8) _____ prices at the end of the day, however. Clothes markets can be a problem, as it is difficult to (9) _____ on new clothes in the open (10) _____! My favourite are antique markets, where although there is not much likelihood of finding valuable objects which are also cheap, you can enjoy yourself looking at all the things for sale. Whatever kind of market you look round, and whether you buy things or not, you usually end up feeling completely worn out. Still, it is an interesting way of shopping.

1. A cheap B sale C inexpensive D bargains2. A tables B stalls C boxes D stores3. A shoppers B public C buys D goods4. A little B soon C late D is5. A from B with C on D to6. A salads B green C farm D vegetable7. A new B fresh C young D early8. A half B bottom C reduced D down9. A look B try C have D take10. A time B shop C light D air

II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the questions. Write your answers in the numbered spaces that follow. (5 pts)

1. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?(A) The life and music of Tchaikovsky (B) development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets (C) Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame Von Meck (D) the cause of Tchaikovsky's death

2. Tchaikovsky's father was most probably(A) a musician (B) a supervisor (C) a composer (D) a soldier

3. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT:(A) She had economic troubles. (B) She was generous.(C) She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky. (D) She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music,

4. According to the passage, for what is Tchaikovsky's music most well known?(A) its repetitive and monotonous tones (B) the ballet-like quality of the music(C) the richness and melodic drama of the music (D) its lively, capricious melodies

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?(A) Tchaikovsky's influence on ballet music (B) Tchaikovsky's unhappiness leading to suicide(C) the patronage of Madame von Meck (D) Tchaikovsky's productivity in composing

1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________

III. Fill each of the blanks in the following passage with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the spaces that follow. (15 pts)

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Money is something we take for (1)_____in our life. Some of us may wish we had more of it, (2)_____in the forms of coins, notes or (3)___. It is hard to imagine (4)______people would manage (5)_____money. In the earliest periods of human history, people (6)___ to exchange goods (7)_____.They would exchange things they had (8)_____of for things that they were in (9)____of. For example, they might offer food (10) _____tools. This method (11)___ exchange, which is known as (12)______has many disadvantages. Certain goods may be difficult, or may be impossible to divide (13)____ smaller units. It can also be very difficult to (14)____ the worth of something (15) ______with other goods.

1. ________________ 6. ________________ 11. ________________2. ________________ 7. ________________ 12. ________________3. ________________ 8. ________________ 13. ________________4. ________________ 9. ________________ 14. ________________5. ________________ 10. ________________ 15. ________________

IV. Which of the four underlined parts in each sentence below is incorrect? Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)

1. Martin Heidegger is generally regarded as one of the most influential founder of existentialism A B C D

2. Because of the divisive effect of the Vietnam War , Lyndon Johnson’s supporters were unable to persuade him A B running for the presidency again in 1972 C D

3. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still prefer to travel by plane A B C D

4. They didn't seem to take any notice about what the teacher said .A B C D

5. Waiter, these vegetables don't taste freshly to me.A B C D

6. . Do you remember whom telephoned you last Sunday ?A B C D

7. He isn't a professional musician, but he plays a violin very well A B C D

8. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we A B C

learned that all the dishwashers had been sold. D

9. Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich soil and increasing field A B C D

10.When I came in, everyone were watching a film. A B C D

Part four: WRITING

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one. (10 pts)

1. She dances more gracefully than her friend.She is a………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. She is both beautiful and intelligentNot only ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. It would be a good idea if you did it again You had ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. They advised repainting the houseThey advised …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. She was on the point of going home when Julie finally arrived She was about …………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Turn off all switches before leaving the room.All switches …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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7. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the station.He regretted……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………

8. The flight to Moscow lasted three hours It took……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. I really like her voice but not her choice of songsMuch …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. If you pay me back the money you took, I won’t tell the policePay me back ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Rewrite each of the sentences using the word given. Do not change this word in any way. (5 pts)

1. Martin had difficulty in accepting the loss of his money. Hard

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2. Someone has stolen her bicycle. HAD

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3. They lost not only their money but their passports as well. ADDITION

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4. She did not thank us for our help when. she left. US

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5. Who has to lock the doors when the office closes?

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III. Use the suggested words and phrases to make complete sentences. (5 pts)1. He / apologize / be / late / and / disappoint / her

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2. I /expect / help / by him

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3. It /be / difficult / adapt / live / such / busy city.

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4. We / like / present / you / this silver cup / behalf / the patients / this hospital.

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5. I want / hear / detail / what /happen/ yesterday.

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