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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 1: Her fifteen-year-old (A) daughter always is (B) at the sports (C) centre on Sunday (D) Question 2: Of (A) the six people injured (B) in the crash (C), only two were survived (D).

Question 3: If your CV looks cluttered and confusing (A), the personal (B) manager is going to (C) think that you will be a cluttered and confused (D) employee.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to in each of the following questions.

Question 4: The houses here are uglier than those in my grandparents’ village.

A. The houses in my grandparents’ village are not as beautiful as the houses here.

B. The houses here are not as ugly as those in my grandparents’ village.

C. The houses here are less ugly than those in my grandparents’ village.

D. The houses in my grandparents’ village are more beautiful than the houses here.

Question 5: “What a sweet voice Taylor Swift has!” said Mary.

A. Mary exclaimed that Taylor Swift’s voice was so sweet.

B. Mary asked how sweet Taylor Swift’s voice was.

C. Mary asked if Taylor Swift had a sweet voice.

D. Mary liked Taylor Swift because she had a sweet voice.

Question 6: Perhaps Jane has paid a visit to HaLong Bay.

A. Jane should have paid a visit to Ha Long Bay.

B. Jane might have paid a visit to Ha Long Bay.

C. Jane must have paid a visit to Ha Long Bay.

D. Jane ought to have paid a visit to Ha Long Bay.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 7: Do you think we will ever send a person to __________ Mars?

A. the B. a C. an D. Ø (no article)

Question 8: If I __________ well in the exam, my parents will buy me an MP3 player.

A. do B. did C. will do D. had done

Question 9: While I was practising the piano late last night, a neighbour ___________ to complain.

A. comes B. came C. was coming D. had come

Question 10: Ms. Moore, the school counselor, has had years of experience dealing with student problems. ___________, she is sometimes confronted by a problem that she cannot handle by herself.

A. Therefore B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Moreover Question 11: These ancient woodlands are _________ threat from new road developments.

A. in B. under C. of D. at

Question 12: _____________, there was a letter waiting for him.

A. He returned B. Having returned C. Returning D. On his return Question 13: _____________about the bad effects of chemical fertilizers , the farmers started using them sparingly on their farms.

A. Having informed C. Having been informed

B. Informing D. Once have been informed

Question 14: The politician _________ to admit that he had done anything wrong.

A. explained B. avoided C. refused D. denied

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Question 15: Women have a longer life __________ than men.

A. unexpected B. expect C. expectancy D. expectantly

Question 16: Many people believe the government should ___________ the public school system.

A. recommend B. reform C. respond D. reproduce

Question 17: An interactive whiteboard is very useful in the classroom because it can engage students and ___________ them with interactive opportunities.

A. provide B. give C. bring D. offer

Question 18: It is very important to eat a balanced ___________ that contains fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

A. diet B. food C. meal D. dish

Question 19: The cars look alike, but their engines are ____________ different.

A. roughly B. logically C. formally D. slightly

Question 20: His question was so puzzling that I could not make any _________ of it at all.

A. interpretation B. understanding C. sense D. meaning

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s ) in each of the following questions.

Question 21: The speaker’s thought-provoking presentation led to an interesting debate on urbanization and sustainable development.

A. discussion B. agreement C. disapproval D. campaign

Question 22: What the lecturer has been saying is not convincing because he doesn’t back up his opinions with examples.

A. protect B. support C. replace D. move back

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 23: By the mid-1800s, people all over the world had accepted the tomato as a good food to eat.

A. agreed B. rejected C. claimed D. used

Question 24: I’m in two minds about whether to go to the wedding or not.

A. clear B. confused C. embarrassed D. worried

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Question 25: Tom is asking Mrs. Brown, his mother, to help him with his homework.

Tom: “I can’t do this maths problem, Mum.”

Mrs. Brown: “______________”

A. I suppose so. B. Let me see. C. Certainly not. D. So can I.

Question 26: Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are talking at the dinner table.

Mr. Jackson: “Who phoned me this afternoon?”

Mrs. Jackson: “___________”

A. It’s Anne speaking. B. I don’t know your name. C. John does. D. Sorry, I forgot to ask.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 31.

Emma Watson has donated £1m to a new campaign aiming to help those affected by sexual harassment. The donation from the Harry Potter star to the UK Justice and Equality Fund comes as nearly 200 female British and Irish stars signed an open letter calling for an end to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Watson is one of the first donors to the fund, which was set up by the 190 women (27) ___________

signed the open letter, along with a group of 160 academics, activists and charity workers. Emma Thompson, Carey Mulligan, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Chan, Keira Knightley and Watson are among the actors to sign the letter, which was published in The Observer.

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The letter says Sunday’s Bafta awards ceremony is a time to “celebrate this tremendous moment of solidarity and (28) _____________ across borders by coming together and making this movement international”.

Women attending the Bafta Awards in London last night have also said they will wear black on the red carpet, in a show of solidarity with the Hollywood-based Time’s Up movement. Many are set to attend the ceremony with activists and campaigners rather than their partners. (29) __________, Gemma Arterton will be joined by former sewing machine operators Eileen Pullen and Gwen Davis, two of the 187 women who (30) ____________ a three-week walkout from Ford’s Dagenham plant in June 1968 after learning they were to be paid 15 per cent less than their male counterparts.

The Baftas ceremony will be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall and will air from 9 pm today on BBC1. It will also be live-streamed on Facebook for international (31) __________. The full ceremony will then be available on BBC iPlayer.

(Adapted from https://www.independent.co.uk)

Question 27: A. which B. where C. who D. whom Question 28: A. unity B. united C. unite D. unitedly Question 29: A. However B. Furthermore C. Although D. For instance Question 30: A. performed B. staged C. demonstrated D. struck Question 31: A. viewers B. spectators C. readers D. listeners

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 32 to 36.

The human body seems to have been designed for producing language. The mouth is relatively small and can be opened and closed rapidly, and the flexible tongue can be used to shape a wide variety of sounds. The teeth are upright, not slanting outwards like those of apes, and they are roughly even in height. Such characteristics are not needed for eating but are extremely helpful in pronouncing sounds such as f, v and th. The lips have much more intricate muscles than those of other primates, and their flexibility helps with sounds like p, b and w.

Many scholars have studied how the development of language is related to the evolutionary development of the human species. One evolutionary step may have resulted in the development of a vocal tract capable of producing the wide variety of sounds utilized by human language. The assumption of an upright posture moved the head forward and the larynx, or “voice box,” lower. This created a longer cavity above the vocal cords, which acted as a resonator for any sounds produced by the larynx.

Another evolutionary step may have been development of a mechanism for perceiving and distinguishing sounds. However, the ability to hear speech sounds is not a necessary condition for the acquisition and use of language. Humans who are born deaf learn the sign languages that are used around them. Still, all languages, including sign language, require the organizing and combining of sounds or signs in specific constructions.

The human brain has specialized functions in each of its two hemispheres. Those functions which are analytic, such as tool-using and language, are largely confined to the left hemisphere of the brain. It may be that there is an evolutionary connection between the tool-using and language- using abilities of humans, and that both are related to the development of the brain.

(Adapted from Delta’s Key to the TOEFL Test)

Question 32: What is the passage mainly about?

A. How the development of language is related to the evolutionary development of the human species

B. Specified functions that the human brain has in its two hemispheres C. How the human species has evolved over time

D. Functions of the human body parts

Question 33: This passage supports all of the following statements EXCEPT ___________

A. humans are capable of producing a wide range of sounds.

B. the development of language is related to human physical development.

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C. humans evolved much later than other primates did.

D. the human mouth is well-adapted for producing speech.

Question 34: The word ‘their’ in paragraph 1 refers to ____________

A. lips B. other primates C. characteristics D. sounds

Question 35: According to the passage, what happened when humans assumed an upright posture?

A. The larynx moved forward.

B. Humans developed a mechanism for distinguishing different sounds.

C. The human larynx became more similar to that of other apes.

D. The cavity above the vocal cords lengthened.

Question 36: The word “confined” in paragraph 4 mostly means ____________

A. restricted B. exposed C. developed D. applied

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 37: A lot of schoolgirls wear make-up. They want to look more attractive.

A. A lot of schoolgirls wear make-up in order to look more attractive.

B. Though they look attractive, a lot of schoolgirls wear more make-up.

C. Not wearing make-up, many schoolgirls don’t look attractive at all.

D. Because they look attractive, a lot of schoolgirls want to wear more make-up.

Question 38: I was airsick. I was reduced to going on a trip to that land by plane.

A. Because I was airsick, I was forced into going on a trip to that land by plane.

B. Despite my airsickness, I was reduced to going on a trip to that land by plane.

C. Although I was forced into going on trip to that land by plane, I was airsick.

D. Because of my airsickness, I was reduced to going on a trip to that land by plane.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 39: A. achievement B. survival C. energy D. extinction Question 40: A. report B. visit C. award D. delay

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 41: A. most B. hope C. role D. none

Question 42: A. offered B. accepted C. threatened D. confused

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

Unfortunately, many students overlook the value of taking a year off from their studies. Far from being a year wasted, a gap year between school and university could actually be of benefit to your future, especially if you make the most of it by working and travelling abroad. Not only are you likely to increase your self-confidence by living in another country, you'll add valuable work experience to your CV - a bonus when it comes to job hunting after college.

Planning to take 12 to 15 months off need not be difficult if you do your homework.

Although travelling or working abroad for voluntary organizations may prove expensive if you lack sufficient funds, it is possible to combine your travels with paid work experience.

Since 1962, BUNAC, a non-profit organization, has enabled thousands of full-time students to work in America, Canada and Australia each year. There is a wide range of programmes to choose from and they are designed to be self-financing, so you should be able to earn back your initial expenses and have sufficient money to pay for your post-work travels.

Work America and Work Canada are open to full time students and those who have postponed their entry and have a place at a university for the following year. Those taking part in the programme can take almost any job anywhere for the summer (up to 12 months in Canada). It is even possible to pack fish in Alaska, if that appeals! Most, however, would tend to work in temporary jobs within the tourism industry, mainly in restaurants and hotels.

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BUNACAMP Counsellors places both students and non-students at children's summer camps in the USA. Those aged between 19 and 35, with relevant experience of working with groups of children, can spend up to eight weeks teaching sporting, arts and dramatic activities at camp and have time to travel around North America afterwards. For those who would rather work behind the scenes, the KAMP programme places students in kitchen and maintenance positions. Both programmes include return transatlantic flights, free board and lodging and pocket-money.

Work Australia offers 18-25 year olds with more time to spare the opportunity to work and travel

“down under” for up to 12 months. There are several departures from London or Los Angeles throughout August, September and October so it’s an ideal programme for gap-year students or those who have just graduated. You can even link it to one of the North American programmes to get the most out of the experience.

Kathryn Jackson spent a year travelling around Australia. ‘My most enjoyable job in Australia was as a receptionist, cook and cleaner at “Backpack Australia”, a crazy place in Adelaide,’ said Kathryn. ‘I left there with great memories and a bursting address book.’

Over the next month Kathryn travelled around in a station wagon with friends. ‘We went diving at the Great Barrier reef, drove through sugarcane fields and tropical fruit plantations, watched the sunset over Ayers Rock and lived on cheese and jam sandwiches. It was incredible!’ On the importance of her year off, Kathryn said, ‘I feel my trip has taught me a lot- from the importance of tolerance and experiencing new cultures to how to cook. My self-confidence has improved amazingly.’

Taking a year off does require forward planning, so you’ll need to apply this October for next year’s summer programme. BUNAC arranges visas, flights, airport greetings and back-up support for participants, which makes organizing your trip very easy. All you have to do is decide where you want to go!

(Adapted from First Certificate Gold Practice Exams)

Question 43: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

A. “Take a year off with BUNAC” C. “A girl’s gap-year experiences in Australia”

B. “Take a gap year in America and Canada” D. “How BUNAC was founded.”

Question 44: According to the text, taking time off between school and university is ___________

A. quite difficult to arrange. C. an extremely uncommon thing.

B. impossible if you have no money. D. better if you go abroad.

Question 45: The word ‘most’ in paragraph 4 refers to ____________

A. the tourism industry. C. full-time students.

B. those taking part in the programme. D. temporary jobs.

Question 46: ‘if you do your homework’ in paragraph 2 mostly means _____________

A. if you manage to get good grades. C. if you make the right enquiries.

B. if you are a hard-working student. D. if you work well during your year out.

Question 47: It can be inferred from what Kathryn Jackson said about her year in Australia in paragraphs 7 and 8 that _______.

A. It was a rewarding experience. C. The work was very easy.

B. She didn’t like the food. D. She made one or two new friends.

Question 48: The word “initial” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________

A. first B. extra C. huge D. additional

Question 49: As mentioned in paragraph 1, the main advantage of a year out is that you can _________

A. finance your studies. C. have a good time.

B. gain experience. D. relax before university.

Question 50: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. A lot of students see the benefits of a gap year.

B. You can hardly combine your travels with paid work experience.

C. Work Australia is perfect for gap-year students or those who have just graduated.

D. To work with BUNACAMP Counsellors, you have to be willing to pay for your flight.

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