TEST 1
SECTION 1: READING
Part 1. Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D.
1. I prefer writing a term paper ………. taking an examination.
A. than B. to C. for D. that
2. Staying in a hotel costs ……… renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much twice as D. as much as twice
3. The examiner made us …. our identification in order to be admitted to the test center.
A. showing B. to show C. showed D. show
4. The cook looked ………… at the burned food.
A. sad B. sadly C. sadness D. in sad
5. Most insects are tiny. They are .
A. huge B. very small C. intelligent D. beautiful
6. “Would you like a cold drink?” “ ”
A. I’d love to. That’s very kind B. I’d love one. I’m very thirsty
C. I’d love some. It’s delicious D. I don’t like biscuits
7. Tim seems to be putting weight.
A. in B. on C. by D. over
8. If ever the child , the mother would run to it.
A. cries B. will cry C. would cry D. cried
9. After the children she began to write.
A. has left B. leave C. left D. had left
10. If the coffee is still too , put some more sugar in it.
A. bitter B. hot C. sour D. sweet
11. The price of petrol has up again.
A. risen B. got C. gone D. stood
12. I wonder he’d like the steak cooked – rare or well-done?
A. which B. how C. where D. why
13. Helen asked me the film called “Star War”
A. have I seen B. have you seen C. if I had seen D. If had I seen
14. There has been a great in his English.

5.
According to Martyna, the city’s disadvantage is
A. its actual size.
B. its transport system.
C. its evening entertainment.
Questions 6-10: Read the following passage and then circle the best answer
Snake Lovers
Around the world there are men and women who make their living in unusual ways. Most of us
would not do such jobs for a day, let alone pursue them as a lifelong career. However, the lifespan
of these people may not be that long. They spend their days working with snakes.
Boonreung Bauchan is listed in the book of Guinness World Records for his feat of spending
seven days in a pen filled with snakes. This Thai snake charmer performed with his pet snakes to
earn money to support his family. During his performances, he danced with snakes, held them
around his body, and even kissed them. One day, a cobra kissed him back. He died before he
reached the hospital. Although he left behind several boxes of pet snakes, no one in his family was
bold enough to touch them. Instead of carrying on with the snake shows, they decided to donate the
snakes to the zoo.
In Australia, John Cann carries on his family’s tradition of reptile shows. His parents started
their snake circus in 1919. Cann's mother was called Cleopatra after the queen of Egypt who was
lethally bitten by a snake. Both parents survived their profession and retired in good health. Their
son has made good use of his lifelong experience with snakes. He now advises the Australia
Museum on reptiles and has written several books on snakes and turtles. His goal is not only to
entertain, but also to educate his audience on the value of these reptiles and their important role in
the environment.
In India, Romulus Whitaker doesn’t charm snakes or entertain his audience, but he is an active
educator and environmentalist. He caught his first snake when he was just three. Now he is the
director of the Madras Crocodile Bank and advises major international organizations on protecting
the habitat of reptiles. Whitaker may be in need of protection himself. He has been bitten three
times, but he doesn’t blame the snakes. He says he’s more afraid of people than of snakes.
6. What is this passage mainly about?

hair who are not taller (8)…………. her. And she likes men who are
good listeners.
Her closest (9)……………. is Laura. They often talk about
boyfriends and the problems they have. She usually doesn’t talk to
her family about that kind of thing. Her mum always says that she
looks for the wrong boy, (10)……… that’s what mothers always say.
1. Going
2. Do
3. is
4. on
5. Too
6. To
7. Who
8. Than
9. friend
10. But
SECTION 2: WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the original sentence.
1. The weather is much warmer than it was a few days ago.
A few days ago the weather was much colder that it is today.
2. No one has lived in this house for years.
This house has been empty for years
3. “Will you marry me?” said Eric to his girl friend.
Eric asked his girl friend if She would marry him.
4. Although he overslept, Mike wasn’t late for work.
Despite the fact that he overslept, Mike wasn’t late for work. .
5. The postman usually leaves the papers on the doorstep.
The papers are usually left on the doorstep by the postman.
Part 2: This is part of a letter you receive from an English

Jeff is also (11) ____Keen______ on cooking and, and, as I don't like cooking, he
is happy to do it for me. I do the washing up and other (12) _____House work_____
such as dusting and vacuuming. Jeff is careful with money. He doesn't
(13) ____gamble______ or buy unnecessary things. We are rarely (14)
_____annoyed______ or angry with each other. We have a good (15)
____Marriage_______.
TEST 2
SECTION 1: READING
Part 1: Choose the best answer by circling the letter A, B, C, or D.
1. That baby . . . . . . . non-stop for the past hour.
A. cried B. was crying C. is crying D. has been crying
2. I'd have told you if I . . . . . . . the book.
A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D. would have seen
3. Skiing is a sport . . . . . . . goes back 4,000 years.
A. and he B. and its C. whose history D. whose
4. Physicsist J. Robert Oppenheimer . . . . . an important role in the birth of atomic age.
A. who played B. had C. playing D. was
5. ‘He didn’t understand it.” “ ”
A. So did I B. I did too C. I did either D. Neither did I
6. Don't forget to . . . . . . . the alarm clock for six o'clock tomorrow morning.
A. put B. set C. wind D. ring
7. “Would you like a cold drink?” “ ”
A. I’d love to. That’s very kind B. I’d love one. I’m very thirsty
C. I’d love some. It’s delicious D. I don’t like biscuits
8. Most insects are tiny. They are .
A. huge B. very small C. intelligent D. beautiful
9. They were too late. The plane off ten minutes earlier.
A. took B. has taken C. had taken D. was taking
10. When Paul stopped the car, I opened the door and got behind him.
A. on B. down C. in D. out

4.
A. Rick would accept £80 for his bike.
B. Rick's bike only needs a few repairs.
C. Rick bought his bike two years ago.
5.
A. Do not use this entrance to return vehicles to the
factory.
B. Factory vehicles are turning here all the time.
C. Do not tum here as this entrance is used all the time.
Question 6-10
Read the following passage and then circle the best answer A, B,C, or D
Jeanne Dixon
Jeanne Dixon began making predictions when she was a little girl. She had a crystal ball that
she used to look into the future. She correctly predicted several events, including the death of her
grandfather. She also learned to use astrology. When she was just eight years old, a palm reader
told her fortune. The palm reader said that Jeanne would become famous for her unique ability to
predict the future.
Dixon made many predictions about the future throughout her life, but the one that brought her
the most fame was her prediction of the assassination of President Kennedy. In 1952, she had a
vision. She saw a man with blue eyes living in the White House. He was going to die a violent
death. Eight years later, John Kennedy, a man with blue eyes, became president of the United
States. On November 22
nd
, 1963, Jeanne told her friends, “Something terrible is going to happen
today.” Then, they heard an announcement. President Kennedy had been shot.
Another of Dixon’s major predictions was the death of President Kennedy’s brother Robert.
One day, she was walking through a hotel in Los Angeles. Suddenly, she stopped and said, “Robert
Kennedy is going to be killed here.” Soon after that, in June 1968, Robert Kennedy was shot in that
exact place.
Dixon accurately predicted the deaths of several other celebrities. She also predicted other kinds

(2)………… animals. This may be because their religion forbids it or
because they do not like to think that an animal had to suffer and die
just so they could have a (3)…………… Many people who are (4)
…………… for this reason also avoid (5)……………. clothes and
shoes that are made of animal fur and leather.
Some people do not eat meat because they believe it is too
expensive. By not buying meat, these vegetarians have more money
left over to buy (6)………… kinds of food. Meat is high in protein
(7)…………… is an important element of food that people need to
stay alive. Vegetarians (8)………… sure they get the protein their
bodies need by eating other, less expensive types of food like nuts,
cheese and milk.
(9)…………… people decide to stop eating meat, they must find
alternative sources for the nutrients they need to (10)…………….
healthy. After a while, a vegetarian diet becomes a regular part of
daily life.
1. because
2. To
3. Meal
4. Vegetarians
5. wearing
6. other
7. Which
8. Make
9. when
10. Stay
SECTION 2: WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the original sentence.
1. “Did you leave a tip for the waiter, Dad?” I asked

4. What will the woman eat with her coffee?
C
5. What man is Laura English teacher?
A
PART 2
Questions 6-15
Fill in the missing word
Australia
Australia is an island continent located in the Southern Hemisphere. It lies
(6)____Between_____ the Pacific and Indian oceans and has a land area of over seven million
square kilometres.
The (7)_____Climate_______in Australia ranges from tropical in the far north to temperate in
the south. Approximately one third of Australia is (8)_____Desert_______ because it is a
geographically isolated country, Australia has many animals that are unique. Some of these are the
kangaroos, koalas, emus, dingoes and platypuses.
The first people to come to Australia were the Aborigines. It is (9)_____believel_____that they
arrived here about 60,000 years ago. In 1770, Captain Cook was the first European to land on the east
coast to claim Australia for Britain. In 1788, Governor Phillip arrived in Port Jackson (now Sydney)
to set up the first (10)______Colony_______ Originally it was a place for British prisoners. When
the (11)_____Europeans_____came to stay, there were approximately 300,000 Aboriginal people
living in Australia.
The (12)______population______of Australia reached 20 million in 2005. Sydney is the largest
city with 4,305,500 people as at July 2004. Australia is a multiracial and multicultural
(13)____Society______where people from over 200 countries have made Australia their home.
When (14)__________ visit Australia they can visit such places as the Great Barrier Reef off the
Queensland coast, Sydney with its (15)_____beaches_____, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge
and numerous other places - too many to mention here. Whether a visitor likes the country or city,
there is much to see here in Australia
TEST 3
SECTION 1: READING

15. A railway bridge over the river.
A. is built B. is building C. is being built D. been built
Part 2: Questions 1-5
• Look at the sign in each question.
• Someone asks you what it means.
• Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C
1.
A There will be a class photo if enough people sign here. .
B Your photo will cost less if you pay the office in advance
C The price per photo is reduced if several are order at once
2.
A The company insists office workers carry an identity
card.
B Show your identity card when asked to do so.
C Staff identity cards are available at the office.
3.
A Swimming is not permitted where people are driving.
B. You must not dive into the pool where the water is
shallow.
C The water is not deep .enough in this pool for you to dive.
4.
Jasmine wants Gareth to
A repair the printer for her.
B help her finish an essay.
C .bring her some proper ink.
5.
A To make an appointment, ring once and enter.
B You should ring twice and enter unless you have an
enquiry.
C Ring once if you have an appointment and twice if you

8. What can you see on each fortune stick?
A. A name B. A picture
C. A flower D. A number
9. What is probably true about Wong Tai Sin Temple?
A. It’s very modern. B. It’s rarely crowded.
C. It’s pretty to look at. D. It’s expensive to enter
10. What does ‘sits’ mean in paragraph 1?
A. is on a chair B. is in a place
C. models for a painting D. is a candidate for
Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage
To After in professional the
Before Has which famous learn
studying At had who earns

Your answer
The American actor Brad Pitt probably makes a lot of other men
envious, not least because he (1)…………… thousands of dollars for a
day’s work and is always in celebrity magazines’ lists of ‘the world’s
most beautiful people’.
He hasn’t always (2)……………. a glamorous life, however. Before he
got his first break in Hollywood, for example, his jobs in Los Angeles
included trying to attract customers (3)………… a restaurant by
standing outside wearing a chicken costume.
Pitt was born in the state of Oklahoma (4)………… 1963, and was
interested in films from an early age. At high school, in the state of
Missouri, his other hobbies included golf, tennis and swimming. He
began (5)……………… journalism at university, but dropped out when
he decided he wanted to try to become a (6)…………… actor.
(7)…………… some minor roles in various Hollywood films, Pitt
became famous in (8)……… mid-1990s by playing a police detective

Part 2: This is part of a letter you receive from an English
friend.
We had dinner at a new restaurant yesterday. It was great! How
often do you eat out? What's your favourite restaurant like?
Now write a letter, answering your friend’s
questions.
Write your answer in about
100
words
on your answer sheet
SECTION 3: LISTENING
Part 1
• There are five questions in this part
• For each questions there are three pictures and a short recording.
• Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it
C
2. What is Andrew going to do this evening?
A
B
B
C
PART 2
Questions 6-15
Fill in the missing word
Tasmania
Tasmania is an island state located to the south of the Australian mainland. It is a natural
(6)_____Island______ with beautiful coastlines, mountains, tall forests and lakes. The
(7)______Population_____ of Tasmania was 476,481 in March 2006 and the capital city, Hobart,
had a population of 200,525.
The Tasmanian Aborigines first (8)_____Reached______ Tasmania over 40,000 years ago. In 1642,

A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. Even
10. “Don’t you get tired watching TV every night?”
A. with B. by C. of D. at
11. If you are with something, you are unhappy or bored with it.
A. satisfied B. fed up C. busy D. careful
12. Jimmy can go this afternoon. He has to do his homework.
A. anywhere B. nowhere C. somewhere D. everywhere
13. Do I need a to get antibiotics from the chemist?
A. dose B. prescription C. receipt D. recipe149. “Have you
learned by heart all those five poems?” - “I have learned ”
A. none of them B. both of them C. either of them D. neither of them
15. “Let’s go the a new Indian restaurant after school today” - “ ”
A. We go B. We’re going C. All right D. Goodbye
Part 2: Questions 1-5
• Look at the sign in each question.
• Someone asks you what it means.
• Circle the letter next to the correct explanation A, B or C
1.
Roberto is suggesting that
A. Sven is unavailable for a meeting next week.
B. he will join Sam in a meeting next Thursday.
C. Sam should invite Sven to their next meeting.
2.
A. Kaye and Brian found their drive to the hotel stressful.
B. Kaye and Brian's car needs to be repaired before they
leave.
C. Kaye and Brian will drive straight back after their hotel
stay.
3.
A. Staff must tell the office when they arrive.

receive money unexpectedly, but clouds mean that you will have financial problems. If you are
looking for love, maybe you will see a moon or a cage in the leaves. A moon represents romance,
and a cage represents marriage.
Both trees and books are lucky symbols. Trees represent good health and long life,
and an open book means good news. Eyeglasses mean that good and surprising things will happen.
Everybody likes to relax with a steaming cup of fragrant tea, but it can be more than
just a delicious drink. After you’ve enjoyed your tea, don’t throw away the leaves until you’ve read
your future.
6. What is this passage mainly about?
A. Looking for love B. How to have a tea party
C. Predicting the future in a tea cup D. Fortune-telling around the world
7. Which leaves represent your home?
A. Leaves near the handle of the cup B. Leaves near the bottom of the cup
C. Leaves near the top of the cup D. Leaves on the cup’s saucer
8. Which image means that you will reach your dreams?
A. Diamonds B. Airplanes
C. Apples D. Babies
9. What could clouds mean?
A. Someone in your home has financial worries.
B. You might lose something in the distant future.
C. You will have money problems soon.
D. You will never find love.
10. What does ‘appear’ mean in paragraph 3?
A. seem B. come into view
C. perform D. be published
Part 3: Choose one suitable word from the box to fill in each gap in the following passage
For when brings are middle
Make our if will pleasant
Front do which bored a


The teacher asked her students if they remembered to do their homework
2. My grandmother finds it difficult to read without her glasses.
It ‘s difficult for my grandmother to read without her glasses
3. The film was so boring that we left before the end.
We were so bored with the film that we left before the end
4. Working outdoors is much nicer than working in an office.
Working in an office is not as nice as working in an office
5. The last time I saw her was when I was in high school.
I haven’t seen her since I was in high school.
Part 2: This is part of a letter you receive from an English
friend.