THE SECOND-SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Time allowed: 60 minutes
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently frig that of the others
1. a. look b. good c. soon d. foot
2. a. ask b. angry c. bad d. hat
3. a. they b. father c. think d. although
4. a. space b. musician c. center d. recycle
5. a. of b. deaf c. leaf d. wife
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
6. a. supply b. contain c. damage d. preserve
7. a. cathedral b. museum c. historical d. mausoleum
8. a. communicate b. emotion c. combine d. language
9. a. environment b. endanger c. orphanage d. disastrous
1. a. documentary b. cartoon c. exciting d. detective
III. Choose the word or phrase – a, b, c, or d - that best completes each sentence.
2. Mother Teresa, , was a very generous person.
a. who helped poor people in Calcutta
b. whose helped poor people in Calcutta
c. that helped poor people in Calcutta
d. helped poor people in Calcutta
2. By the time we got there, the film
a. finished b. have finished c. will have finished d. had finished
13. The World Cup is for its clash of football cultures.
a. more and more. b. worse and worse c. coldest and coldest d. further and further
15. I've known him we was in college.
a. until b. for c. since d. during
16. She knows more Italian
a. than I do b. than I c. than me d. Both a and. c
17. You will become ill you stop working so hard.
a. until b. if c. when d. unless
13. Brazil became the first team to win the five times.

31. Had it not. been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party con have been a success.
a. The famous film star didn't attend, so the party was a failure.
b. If the famous film star hadn't attended, the party. could have been a success.
c. The party was successful without the attendance of the famous film
d. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended
32. 'You're right, it isn't a good idea,' he said.
a. He offered that it wasn't a good idea. b. He mentioned that it wasn't a idea
c. He agreed that it wasn't a good idea. d. He claimed that it wasn't a good idea.
33. The plants may develop differently. The plants live on that island. .
a. The plants live on that island may develop differently.
b. The plants that lire on that island may develop differently.
c. The plants, which live on that island, may develop different.
d. The plants whose live on that island may develop differently.
34. They will have given up the research by now.
a. The research is being stopped now.
b. The research will be continued by now.
c. The research will have been stopped by now.
d. The research isn't -done now.
35. Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat.
a. Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim.
b. If you can't swim, you'll have to go in this boat.
c. You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not.
d. Only people who are in this boat allowed to swim.
VI. Choose the words or phrases that best complete the passage.
Researcher have shown that music has many uses besides (36) Below is a list of reason
why some people believe music should be an important component of the school curriculum.
Music, like reading, writing, and speaking, (37) thoughts, ideas, and feelings. It is
used for such mundane purposes as selling commercial products and for such noble purposes as
inspiring and elevating our (38) of life.
Music is an important means of learning about and (39) cultural heritages. Music

famous for its theaters, red buses and black taxis Some people find it a noisy, dirty place but it has
many large, pleasant parks where everyone can enjoy some peace and quiet. London has many
attractions, both for people from overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.
46. According to many Londoners, London
a. is a big city b. is described as 'villages'
c. is like a combination of small towns d. is regarded as a small town
47. The word 'commuters' in line 6 means
a. people who live in the city, but work in the countryside.
b. people who usually travel to work by public transportation.
c. people who travels regularly by bus, train, or-car between their place of Work and their home
(at some distance).
d. people who spend most time traveling to and from work.
48. Many people in London are paid extra money
a. Because they have to spend much money for traveling.
b. Because they live in the suburbs but work in the city.
c. Because they usually work overtime.
d. Because of the high cost of living.
49. The author mentions all the following about London EXCEPT
a. its residents b. its famous sights
c. its financial organizations d. its means of transport
50. Which of the following is not true about London?
a. All the districts of London are similar.
b. People from all over the world have been attracted to London.
c. Many people who work in London commute by train, bus, tube or car, from the suburbs.
d. London has a lot of parks where people can enjoy some peace and quiet.