ĐỀ LUYỆN THI 1
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. nothing B. purpose C. welcome D. compare
2. A. measles B. tease C. please D. measure
3. A. especially B. weather C. exercise D. bench
4. A. thus B. with C. smooth D. maths
5. A. naked B. practiced C. beloved D. wicked
6. A. encourage B. problem C. excellent D. possible
7. A. curiosity B. cure C. business D. during
8. A. many B. habit C. apple D. happy
9. A. bear B. hear C. ear D. clear
10. A. young B. cousin C. couple D. thorough

II. Choose the most suitable word or phrase A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. In the hotel lobby the detective caught __________of the man he had been hired to follow.
A. glance B. view C. vision D. sight
2. ‘Go on, finish the food. It needs __________ up because it won’t stay fresh until tomorrow.
A. eat B. eating C. to eat D. eaten
3. Before he left on his trip to America, the young man promised his parents he _____them regularly.
A. is writing B. will write C. should write D. would write
4. Of course I didn’t break it ____________ purpose- it was an accident!
A. by B. with C. from D. on
5. Andrew couldn’t __________ himself laughing at the expression on Maggie’s face.
A. help B. stop C. escape D. avoid
6. __________ young, chimpanzees are easily trained.
A. When are B. When C. They are D. When they
7. “What’s your proposal?” “I propose that the meeting __________”
A. is postponing B. be postponed C. to be postponed D. postpones
8. Most of the courses at the banquet were completely consumed, but there _____ food still remaining.
A. were few B. was little C. were a few D. was a little
9. The four-storey house __________ on that hill is still new.

with building and painting the (__5__ scene) and the play was written by the English
Department, who managed to create an (__6__ amuse) story, with excellent songs. The music
was written by Sue Porter, who also (__7__ company) the singers on the piano. Everyone
enjoyed a thoroughly (__8__ entertain) evening, and there was a long round of (__9__
applaud) at the end. Jim Barrett gave a brilliant performance as Sergeant Moss, and Liz Aiken
was a (__10__delight) Mrs. Jump. Well-done everyone!
V. For each question, write one word which can be used in all three sentences
For example: I was so tired that I couldn’t even think ___________.
I will come __________ to the point – you are fired.
It’s time to set the record __________ about what really happened that night.
STRAIGHT
1.
I was just _______ to go home, but that’s okay.
It’s _______ time you got home – We’ve been worried sick!
We’re definitely going to have to do something _______ increasing our market share.
2.
I should get a reply from them any ________ now.
It will only take them a ________ to update the website.
Now is the __________ of truth!
3.
We’re definitely living in the ___________ of information.
This particular wine doesn’t really mature with __________.
It’s time you started acting your __________, young man!
4.
I do hope we’re going to arrive _________ time.
How anyone could work in that office for years _________ end I just don’t know.
Just bet me that Doug was going to get the sack so I said: “You’re ________”
5.
To my ____________, the boss said that I could have an extra day off work.
Martin always takes great ___________ in talking to anyone about fishing.

using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can
be (8)______ reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the
(9)______ of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and
enforce laws that (10)______ businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
1. A. as B. more C. less D. like
2. A. so B. while C. though D. because
3. A. Specific B. For example C. Such as D. Like
4. A. takes B. affords C. carries D. provides
5. A. about B. for C. of D. with
6. A. or B. and C. as well D. then
7. A. start B. continue C. stop D. go on
8. A. carefully B. unexpectedly C. gradually D. little
9. A. way B. figure C. number D. amount
10. A. forbid B. prevent C. request D. require
VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each question.
Bill Jarvis took over our village news agency at time of life when most of us only want to relax. He
just thought he would like something but not too much to do, and the news agency was ready-made. The
business produced little enough for him, but then Bill was a chap who only wanted the simplicity and order
and regularity of the job. He had been a long-serving sailor, and all his life had done everything by the clock.
Every day he opened his shop at six a.m to catch the early trade; the papers arrived on his door-step
before that. Many of Bill's customers were city workers, and the shop was convenient for the station.
Business was tailing off by ten o'clock, so at eleven sharp Bill closed for lunch. It was hard luck on
anybody who wanted a paper or magazine in the afternoon, for most likely Bill would be down on the river
bank, fishing, and his nearest competitor was five kilometres away. Some time in the afternoon, the evening
papers landed on the door-mat, and at four o'clock Bill reopened. The evening rush lasted till seven, and it
was worthwhile.
He lived in a flat above the shop, alone. Except in very bad weather, you always knew where to find
him in the afternoons, as I have said. Once, on a sunny afternoon, I walked home along the river bank from a
shopping trip to the village. By my watch it was three minutes past four, so I was astonished to see Bill
sitting there on his little chair with a line in the water. He had no luck, I could see, but he was making no

B. puts great effort into whatever he or she tries.
C. is less fortunate than he or she ought to be.
D. fails through his or her own fault entirely.
6. Why was the writer on the riverbank that afternoon?
A. He was going to do some shopping in the village.
B. He was fishing.
C. He was going to get the evening paper.
D. He was on his way home from the village
7. Why was the writer surprised when he saw Bill Jarvis?
A. He thought it was late for Bill to be still fishing.
B. Bill had not caught anything, and that seemed strange.
C. He thought Bill was ill, because he was not moving at all
D. He was surprised because Bill stayed in his flat in the afternoons.
8. From the information given in the passage, who- or what - do you think was wrong?
A. The bell was; it must have gone off at the wrong time.
B. The writer's watch was fast.
C. Bill was; he had dropped off to sleep
D. Bill's clock was wrong; it was very old.
9. All of the following are true about Bill Jarvis EXCEPT __________
A. he lived alone
B. He had ever worked as a sailor
C. He was a newspaper man
D. Fishing was his past time
10. What did Bill Jarvis often bring with him when he went fishing?
A. a clock
B. a gold
C. a newspaper
D. a fire engine
VIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word
given and other words to complete each sentence.

6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D
CÂU II: (3 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2điểm:
1. D 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. B
6. B 7. B 8. D 9. C 10 C
11. C 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A
III: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm:
1. PRODUCTION 6. AMUSING
2. ADVERTISING 7. ACCOMPANIED
3. IMAGINATIVE 8. ENTERTAINING
4. ARTISTIC 9. APPLAUSE
5. SCENERY
10. delightful
CÂU IV : (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm:
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C
6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. D
CÂU V: (1 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,1 điểm:
1. about 2. moment 3. age 4. on 5. delight
6. need 7. love 8. rule 9. charged 10. example
CÂU VI: (2 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,2 điểm:
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
6. D 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A
CÂU VII: (3 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0,3 điểm:
1. Mr. Holton wouldn't have operated if he hadn’t known (that) the rumour was malignant
2. But for Jim's greater speed, John would have won a gold medal
3. No sooner had they arrived than things went wrong
4. He was too tired to see/watch the end of the film
5. We were (greatly/very) shocked to hear/when we heard that an earthquake had occurred
6. We have had our first floor decorated (by the decorators)
7. She has no intention of giving up her hobby.
8. I have never eaten such a good meal as that/a better meal than that

Many years 1 there lived a king 2 was very rich and powerful, but he always 3
ill and unhappy. One day his doctor said 4 him, "There is 5 thing that will make you well and
happy. You must 6 the shoes of a man who is never unhappy".
The king asked hundreds 7 men 8 they were always 9 . They all said
they 10 sometimes happy and sometimes 11 . At last he 12 a poor fisherman who said
he was happy every day from 13 till night. "Give me your shoes quickly", the king said.
The 14 laughed, " I am sorry", he answered, " I never had a 15 of shoes in my life".
Question 3: ( 2 points) Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in the
brackets.
1. I believe you because you are ( truth ).
2. Young children are often very ( live ) . They can't sit still for a moment.
3. A ( think ) person is the one who is kind.
4. Please ( fast ) your seat belt. The plane is taking off.
5. I feel so ( sleep ) that I'm going to bed.
6. He gave no ( explain ) for his absence.
7. The weather was terrible, so we had a very ( please ) holiday.
8. I think it's very (reason) of him to expect us to work over time every night this week.
Question 4: (1,5 points) Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. We welcome you to our city. You to our city.
a- Welcome b- are welcome c- have welcomed d-are welcoming
2. It was an interesting book that he couldn't put it down.
a- very b- enough c- such d- so
3. I detective stories but I don't anymore.
a- was used to enjoying b- was used to enjoy
c- used to enjoy d- used to enjoying
4. Near the White House is an other land mark the Washington Monument.
a- is which b- which called c- called d- it is called
5. The floor in the room was so durty as if it for days.
a- hadn't swept b- hadn't been swept c- haven't been swept d-wouldn't have swept
6. I congratulate him his success.

While I
4. It takes six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh.
It is a
5. Is this car yours ?
Do you ?
6. He could not afford to buy the car.
The car
7. Your hair needs cutting.
It's time you
8. If you run a lot, you'll become healthy.
The
9. Nam will be eighteen next week.
It is Nam's
10. He never had enough money.
He's always

ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ 2
Question 1: 1,5 Points ( 0,1P for each verb )
1. saw / sleeping 5. jump / fall / held
2. had / would lend 6. were having
3. left / would certainly come 7. is running / wants
4. has been 8. have taken / shall ( will ) have
Question 2 : 1,5 Points ( 0,1P for each word )
1. ago 6. wear 11. unhappy
2. who 7. of 12. met
3. felt 8. if ( whether ) 13. morning
4. to 9. happy 14. fisherman
5. one 10. were 15. pair
Question 3: 2 Points ( 0,25 P for each word )
1. truthful 5. sleepy

A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn't. Thank you.
C. Yes, you're a good friend. D. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks.
3: Not until he came into light, ___________him.
A. I only recognized B. did I recognized
C. I didn’t recognize D. did I recognize
4: I was very tired; ______, I determined to walk on to the next village.
A. therefore B. however C. and D. for
5: I remember _____ you. I distinctively gave you $50 last week.
A. pay B. to pay C. paid D. paying
6: _____ more carefully, he wouldn’t have been in the hospital now. ư
( Bỏ ÌF) A. Had he driven B. If he drove D. If he drives D. If he hadn’t driven
7: More than 50 films _____ in Hanoi since June.
A. show B. were shown C. have been shown D. has been shown
8: You must lend me the money for the trip. _______, I won’t be able to go.
A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Although
9: The youths nowadays have many things to do in their ______ time.
A. leisure B. entertainment C. fun D. amusement
10: He always ______ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
A. writes B. makes C. works D. does
11: Although the exam was difficult, ______ the students passed it.
A. most of B. none of C. a few D. a lot
12: She has a part-time job; she works _____ day.
A. each other B. every other C. one the other D. the other every
13: She _______the money so that no one would be able to find it.

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A. disclosed B. conveyed C. let on D. hid
14: John was made ______ out side because he was making a noise.
A. go B. going C. to go D. gone
15: My watch had stopped so I had no way of knowing the right_______ .

3. _____In__ my opinion, the third examination question was the most unreasonable.
4. Both Ann and her sister look __ after_____ her mother.
5. She’s never satisfied ____ with_____what she has.
6. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was __out__of order.
7. As you know, we cannot clean __up______our polluted rivers and seas overnight.
8. Are you fond___ of _____ working with them?
9. It is difficult to imagine what our lives would be like __without______computers.
10. It took John a long time to find a job after he left school. __In__ the end, he found a job as a waiter.
IV) Fill in each blank with a suitable word.(2p)
Dolphins are not fish. They are mammals ___that/ which___ live in water. Dolphins are__among__
the most intelligent animals on earth. Although they can be found in___all___ oceans in the world, dolphins
prefer coastal waters and bays. The size of dolphins vary greatly. The smallest dolphin is just about 50 kg in
___length____ and 1.2 metres in length while___the___ largest one can weigh up to 8,200 kg and is 100
metres __long___. Dolphins eat ___mainly____fish. A female dolphin gives birth ___to___ one calf every
two years after a ___ ges tation___ period of eleven or twelve months. A dolphin can normally live from
twenty five to sixty five years and some species of dolphins can even live longer. Dolphin populations are at
risk ___due___to the pollution of their habitat and accidental entrapment in fishing nets.

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V)The four underlined words or phrases are marked A, B, C, or D. Identify the one underlined
expression that is not correct. Find out and correct it. (1p)
1.The capital city, Rome, is on the coast close with the Ghanaian border. close to
A B C D
2. One day I heard that a TV company looking for a casting agent and I applied for and got the job.
A B was looking C D
3. I use it like a diary and it has an alarm which I can set to remind me about meetings with others
A B C D
doctors in the team. other
4. It hopeless to try and find any privacy in the flat so I go out for a walk. It is

trip to Lisbon. My father has just been opened a big new factory in Portugal,
and he had wanted me to help him with marketing. Lisbon is said to be a very
pretty beautiful city, but I didn’t have the chance to see much of it! Dad
always makes me work hard! We had went to lots of business meetings, and I
met all the staff. I would have been some more useful if I had learned
Portuguese in stead of French at school! but luckily they are all speak very
good English. In fact, Dad’s partner was invited me to lunch, and promised to
teach me Portuguese, so maybe I’ll be accept his offer next time.
On my way home the plane was delayed for four hours because of fog. I think
Samantha was waiting at the airport all that time for me. It must be true love!
Keep in touch,
Best wishes,
Thomas
0 => enjoying
1 will
2. got /come
3 been
4 had
5 pretty
6 had
7 some
8 are
9 was
10 be

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VIII. Give the correct form of the verbs in bracket (1p)
1. Alice (take) ____has been taken____________________to the dentist many times.
2. He (do) ___________had done____________nothing before he saw me.
3. Tom is reading a book. He started two hours ago and he is on page 53. He (read) __has read/ has been

5. According to the author, when was the harp first used as a lead instrument?
A. 1920-1925 B. 1925-1930 C. 1930-1935 D. 1935-1940
II) Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each blank to complete the following passage by circling
A, B, C or D. ( 2p)
____(1)___pollution is one of the most serious problem __ (2)__ mankind today. Air, water and soil
are necessary to the __ (3)__ of all living things. Man operates machines and motor vehicles that fill the air
__ (4)__ disturbing noise. They also dirty the air with gases and smoke. __ (5)__ can cause illness and even
death. Man ruins natural __ (6)__ by scattering junk and litter on the land and in the water. They __(7)__
the water with chemicals and other substances. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. They damage
the soil with too many fertilizers and pesticides. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available
for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man's naturally beautiful world.
It’s time people and governments all over the world __ (8) __ something about the pollution problem. People
should stop using many things that are harmful __ (9) __ the environment. Governments would have to pass
and enforce laws that require individuals and businesses to stop or cut down on certain __ (9) __ activities.

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1: A. Environmentally B. Environment C. Environmentalist D. Environmental
2: A. face B. faces C. facing D. faced
3: A. survival B. survive C. survivor D. survivally
4: A. with B. in C. out D. on
5: A. bad polluted air B. badly polluting air C. bad polluting air D. badly polluted air
6: A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautifully D. beautify
7: A. poisoned B. poisons C. poison D. will poison
8: A. do B. does C. have done D. did
9: A. to B. of C. out D. in
10: A. polluted B. polluting C. pollute D. unpolluted
D. Writing
I) Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same meaning as the sentence printed
before it. ( 2p)
1. They regret ever doing business with him.

5. George failed the final exam because he was lazy.(BECAUSE OF)
George failed the final exam because of his laziness
6. He drove so badly that he kept having accidents. (A)
He was such a bad driver that he kept having accidents.

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7. Jim does not intend to give up his hobby.(INTENTION)
Jim has no intention of giving up his hobby.
8. You didn’t come home early so the house was broken into and things were stolen. (WOULD)
Had you come home early, the house wouldn’t have been broken into and things wouldn’t have been stolen
9.How much are your shoes? (PRICE)
What is the price of your shoes?
10. I’d prefer you not to drink tea at night.(RATHER)
I’d rather you didn’t drink tea at night.
The end

ĐỀ LUYỆN THI 11
I. VOCABULARY: (30 points)
Part 1: Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for .
A. a revision B. a control C. an investiagation D. a check-up
2. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better
.
A. product B. outcome C. amount D. crop
3. When the starter gave the all the competitors in the race began to run round the track.
A. signal B. warning C. shot D. show
4. from Bill, all the students said they would go
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
5. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to new procedures to save time and
money.

1. fill in
2. turn into
3. go away
4. put away
5. run out of
6. get away with
7. join in
8. pick out
9. keep on
10. get over
A. participate
B. avoid punishment
C. select, choose
D. change into, become
E. continue
F. complete ( a form)
G. leave
H. recover from
I. use up completely
J. return something to its correct place
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5
6. 7. 8. 9. 10
II. GRAMMAR (20 points)
Part 1: Use the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage below.

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I (write) (1) to express my dissatisfaction of my stay at the Lord Hotel in
London last weekend. I (book) (2) the hotel in Sweden and also (receive)
(3) information about the hotel. I (promise) (4) a luxury weekend.

it is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world's rapidly increasing population. A way of
protecting all wild life on the earth must also be found as many species are in danger of disappearing
completely from the face of the earth. The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that
the amount of sunlight has been reduced in many cities. Man's whole environment is being changed in a
serious way.
1) What is the process of making something dirty ?

2) Find a word or phrase from the passage with the same meaning as the air, water and land in which
we live?

3) What is the air surrounding the earth called ?

4) What could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use ?

5) What is a difficulty which needs attention and thought ?

Part 3: Read the passage and decide which is the best answer. Circle the letter A, B, C or
D next to the word you choose.

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Paper is named for papyrus, a reed like plant used by ancient Egyptians as writing material more than
5000 years ago. The Chinese invented the paper that we use 2000 years ago.
A piece of paper is really made up of tiny fibers, unlike a piece of material. The fibers used in paper,
however, are plant fibers, and there are millions of them in one sheet. In addition to the plant fiber, dyes and
additives such as resin may be used. Dyes can make the paper different colors; resin may add weight and
texture.
Where do these fibers come from ? The majority of paper is made from the plant fiber that comes from
trees. Millions are cut down, but new trees are planted in their place. Paper may be also made from things
like old rags or pieces of cloth. Wastepaper, paper that has been made and used, can be turned into recycled
paper. This recycling process saves forest, energy and reduces air and water pollution.

8. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was
9. Robert has not had a job for two years.
Robert has been
10. She will complete the work only she is paid extra.
She will
not
Part 2 Use the words in the brackets to combine the following sentences.
1. All the students love the principal. He is very kind. (because of)
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2. I have forgotten the tickets. I’m sorry for it. (having) 3. I saw it with my own eyes. I believed it. (if) 4. The house at the end of the street has been sold. It has been empty for years. (which) 5. It's a pity he doesn't take the doctor's advice. (wish)Part 3 : A friend of yours has written to you, asking for some advice. He wants to visit
your country for three weeks this summer and would like to know which places to visit,
where to stay, what sights to see, and what clothes to bring. Write to him, giving as many
suggestions as you can and mentioning any national customs that may seem strange to
him. (about 200 words)

4) Resources could be best replaced wealth, goods or products people can use / hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi
ng¾n: Resources.
5) A difficulty which needs attention and thought is problem / hoÆc chØ tr¶ lêi ng¾n:
problem.
Part 3: (10 points) 2 points for each correct answer
1. A. 2. C. 3. B. 4. C. 5. A.
IV. WRITING: (25 marks)
Part 1: (10 points)
1. The lions are fed at 3 pm every day
2. If we had had a map, we wouldn't have got lost
3. I would rather you delivered the sofa on Friday.
4. It was such a low bridge that the bus couldn't go under it.
5. What a silly thing to say!
6. There isn't any tea left.
7. I haven't seen him since I was a student.
8. Susan was so excited that she couldn't sleep.
9. Robert has been out of job/ jobless/ unemployed for two years.
10. She will not complete the work unless she is paid extra/ if she is not paid extra.

Part 2: (5 points)
1. All the students love the principal because of his kindness.
2. I’m sorry for having forgotten the tickets.
3. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it.
4. The house at the end of the street which has been empty for years has been sold.
5. I wish he took the doctor's advice.
Part 3: (10 points)
Total score of Paper 1 : 100 points

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ĐỂ LUYỆN THI 12

15. Most young people want to more about environmental problems.
A. look up B. find out C. deal with D. make out
Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in parentheses. (10 points)
The holiday of a lifetime
If you want a truly(1) holiday , book with us now! We
(MEMORY)
can offer you a (2) service that no other company can. (person)
Our expert staff will provide you with useful (3) about all (inform)
of the (4) buildings and areas that you can visit. On some (history)
excursions, for a small (5) change, we can even provide (add)
you with your own individual guide. A trip with us will give you an insight
into the (6) of the region. We try to make sure
(cultural)
that nothing is (7) in order to make your trip a (miss)
(8) one that you will talk about for ages. We have (marvel)

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something to offer both those (9) for a peaceful time (look)
taking it easy, and more (10) people looking for the (energy)
adventure of a lifetime.
Part 3: Complete the gaps in the newspaper article below with a suitable form of the verb in
brackets. Choose from the following active or passive forms: present simple, present continuous, past
simple, present perfect, past perfect and modals. (15 points)
VOLUNTEERING
Two and a half years ago, Anita Kapur (0) left

(leave) university with high hopes and a degree in the
History of Art. She then (1) (spend) the next two years applying in vain for jobs. ‘I
soon (2) (realise) that I
(3) (study) something more practical, like computing or accountancy,’ admits

tomorrow
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A. If you want to go to the town museum you
must join the History Club.
B. Entrance is free to the History Club if you
go to the town museum.
C. By joining the History Club, you can get in
free to the town museum.
4
A. When you book your holiday you must take
out travel insurance.
B. Travel insurance documents will be sent to
all travellers with their booking form.
C. When you book your holiday you must
prove you have your own travel insurance.
5
What is Jean-Paul going to do this evening?
A. meet Leonie at the theatre
B. have supper with Leonie before the theatre
C. see Leonie before he goes to the theatre
6 A. Both glass and plastic bottles are welcome
for recycling here.
B. In the past, it was possible to leave plastic
as well as glass bottles.
C. It is acceptable to exchange your glass
bottles for plastic ones.
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A. If you have visited this port before, you
don’t have to register again.
B. As soon as you enter this port, you must

B. phone Sue and take her to the talk.
C. take her to the talk on Saturday
Part 2: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. (10 points)
George Holmes has (1) ………… a lottery ticket once a week for as long as he can (2) ………… ,
but he won’t be doing that any more. He (3) ………… to dream about what he would do if he ever (4)
………… a big prize but he never really (5)………… this to happen. However, on Saturday George (6)
………… the news that would change his life forever – he had become a millionaire! In (7) ………… , his
lucky ticket had rewarded him with £3.7 million. The first thing he did was to (8) ………… some flowers
delivered for his wife – one thousand red roses, to be exact. George (9) ………… that the money won’t
change his life completely but he has (10) ………… his wife to fly to the Caribbean with him, on their first
holiday abroad for more than ten years.
1.A paid B spent C earned D bought
2.A remind B know C remember D believe
3.A had B used C needed D must
4.A won B put C ordered D kept
5.A thought B felt C expected D imagined
6.A replied B sent C handled D received
7.A turn B fact C case D time
8.A set B book C get D make
9.A tells B insists C speaks D refuses

10.A argued B blamed C offered D persuaded
Part 3: Put ONE suitable word in each space(15 points)
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, who (1) born in 1990 and
(2) in 1971, was a very famous jazz musician. He used to be known as “ Satchmo”
and this nickname stayed with him all his (3) . As a child in New
Orleans, he learnt to (4) the trumpet while he was living in a special
home for children who (5) got into trouble with the police. When he
had finished his stay in the home, he (6) various bands and then he

9. Marco told me not to forget my tennis racket.
Marco said: “ ______________________________________________________.’
10. We play tennis every Wednesday afternoon.
We play tennis once _________________________________________________
tocopiable
Part 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and some
have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (). If the line has a word which
should not be there, write the word. (15 points)
I’m really a keen on going to the cinema, so I’ve got lots of favourite 1.________
films. But the best one as I’ve seen lately is called Pressure. In some 2.________
ways, I suppose that you could regard it as a detective film but it’s 3.________
different from most films of that one kind because the characters are 4.________
they such unusual people. The detective in it, for example, is a computer 5. _______
expert who solves crimes on her computer using information given to 6.________
her by her assistants, who go out and interview to people. The case in 7.________ the film concerns
about the wife of a millionaire, who has gone missing. 8.________

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