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Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D for the answer you have chosen. (10 points) 1. Peter closed all the windows ... ________ the rain could not come in. A because B so C as D so that 2. I shall do the job to the best of my ________ A capacity B ability C knowledge D talent 3. The Browns are travelling to London ________ train. A on B through C by D in 4. Mrs Smith always likes someone to ________ her to the bus stop at night. A go B company C join D accompany 5. She hasn't written to me ________ A already B yet C never D any longer 6. I am ________of making excuses for your rudeness to our friends A annoyed B worried C tired D angry 7. Phone me before ten; .. ________ I'll be too busy to talk to you. A unless B whether C otherwise D if 8. To get a passport, you must send in your birth ________ and two photos. A certificate B licence C paper D card 9. Please hurry or you will be late ________ school. A to B for C in D at 12. The ring is only made of plastic so it's quite ________ A valuable B invaluable C worthless D priceless 10. He was watching television________the burglar alarm went off. A when B because C until D after 11. She ________ regretted having been so unkind. A awfully B severely C bitterly D folly 12. Be careful with what you say, he has a ________temper. A strong B big C loud D hot 13. The mechanic explained in great ________ how the car worked. A clarity B detail C information D example 14. The two friends always back ________ up in everything they do. A each other B one another C themselves D ourselves 15. We________all your help in this matter. A estimate B enjoy C appreciate D evaluate 16. You must try not to________so many mistakes. A do B make C tell D perform 17. Some passengers spoke to reporters about their ________in the burning plane. A occasion B happening C event D experience 18. We decided to eat outside in spite________the weather, A with B for C of DX 19. The policeman took his notebook________his top pocket A into B in C out D from 20. Everyone blamed me________the accident. A for B of CX D on 21. Which________you rather do: stay in or go out? A would B had C do D will 22. Robert turned________half an hour late for the meeting, A on B in C to D up 23. Have you lived here________life? A you all B all the C the whole D all your 24. Which verb does not form the past participle in -en, like write 'Written A steal B shake C split D speak 25. Which is the past tense of the verb bleed?

A bled B blended C blend D blood 26. I'll wait here until you ________ A will return B return C are returning D with we returned 27. It's not worth________ out now. It is much too late. A to go B it go C going D it going 28. Dinosaurs are thought to ________ out millions of years ago. A. die B have died C having died D dying 29. Joe studied medicine and then decided to specialise ________gynecology A to B for C in D on 30. Mrs Brown is a busybody; she loves prying________other people's business. A in B into C out D after 31. I am not________my best first thing in the morning. A with B. X C on D. at 32. ________no circumstances should you drink the tap water. A Within B On C By D Under 33. If he's in trouble, it's his own fault, I personally wouldn't______finger to help him. A lift B turn C bend D raise 34. The rumours about a government crisis ________ like wildfire. A caught B went C spread D blew 35. It ________rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella? A had better B could be C must D might 36. The nurse suggested________two aspirins A to take B taking C to be taken D being taken 37. My daughter often ________to see me at least once a week. A calls up B drops in C goes up D comes on 38. There is too much noise in this room. I can't understand what. ________ A is the teacher saying B is saying the teacher C that the teacher is saying D the teacher is saying 39. Fish________on earth for ages and ages. A existed B are existing C exist D have existed 40. One of the________from Italy. A student is B. students are C student are D. students is 41. What have we got ________? A for the dinner B for a dinner C for dinner D to dinner 42. Hurry up! They've only go________seats left. A a little B a few C a lot of D plenty of 43. Tom is sitting at his desk. He's reading his chemistry text because he has a test tomorrow. He ________. A could study B should be studying C will study D must be studying 44. Jane ________just a few minutes ago. A left B has left C leaves D had left 45. Our classroom is supplied with ________ A plenty of chalks B plenty of chalk C several chalks D several chalk 46. Arthur pretended not ________hurt when his younger sister bit him. A to have been B to have C having D be 47. I________saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen. A What the woman was B The woman was C That the woman was D What was the woman 48. The child's arm was swollen because he ________stung by a bee. AX B had C had been D had being 49. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to put ________the match till Sunday. A off B away C in D on 50. The children ________to the zoo. A were enjoyed taken B enjoyed being taken C were enjoyed taking D enjoyed taking

Part 3: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D for the answer you have chosen. (5 points) TEXT 1 Because of the severe drought which has continued this year, water rationing wilt go into effect on Monday. Lawns cannot be watered with automatic sprinklers; driveways, porches and decks cannot be hosed down. You may water by hand, but only on even-numbered days. Cars can be washed on Wednesdays only. The city has hired a new drought patrol crew, which will be looking for offenders. If you are caught, there will be a $50 fine for the first offence and a $100 fine for the second offence We realise that this is strict, but the drought has affected us dramatically. We ask your co-operation in conserving water Besides the drought rules, we ask that you be prudent in your house-hold water use. Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth. Take short showers, you might even consider turning off the water as you soap up. Don't wash dishes under running water, and when you wash your clothes, save the final rinse water to begin your next load. Let's all work together to save our community's water. 1. What is the main problem the speaker is referring to? A The lack of water. B The quality of water C The cost of water. D The abundance of water. 2. What should people do on Monday? A Water their cars. B Disconnect their washing machines C Wash their decks. D Turn off their sprinklers. 3. If you have a lawn, what are your rules? A Use the sprinkler-on Mon-Fri. B Water by hand C Water on Wednesdays. D Write new water rules. 4. What will the drought patrol crew do? A Fine citizens. B Look for water sources. C Ration water. D Don't water. 5. What does the speaker suggest? A Paying $50. B Fining your neighbour C Reusing washing machine water. D Taking baths instead of showers. TEXT 2 People commonly complain that they never have enough time to accomplish tasks. The hours and minutes seem to slip away before many planned chores get done. According to time management experts, the main reason for this is that most people fail to set priorities about what to do first. They get tied down by trivial, time-consuming matters and never complete the important ones. One simple solution often used by those at the top is to keep lists of tasks to be accomplished daily. These lists order Jobs from most essential to least essential and are checked regularly through the day to access progress. Not only is this an effective way to manage time, but also it serves to give individuals a much-deserved sense of satisfaction over their achievements. People who do not keep lists often face the end of the work day with uncertainty over the significance of their accomplishments, which over time can contribute to serious problems in mental and physical health. 1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A Common Complaints About Work B Accomplishing Trivial Matters C Achieving Job Satisfaction D Learning to Manage Time 2. According to the passage, why do many people never seem to have enough time to accomplish things? A They do not prioritise tasks. B They get tied down by one difficult problem. C They fail to deal with trivial matters. D They do not seek the advice of time management experts. 3. In paragraph 2, the word those refers to A daily lists. B trivial matters.C priorities. D people. 4. The passage states that one solution to time management problems is to A consult a time management expert. B accomplish time-consuming matters first. C keep daily lists of priorities and check them regularly. D spend only a short time on each task. 5. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses A mental and physical health problems. B another solution to time management problems.

C ways to achieve a sense of fulfillment. D different types of lists. TEXT 3 Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognised by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practised by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s, Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with popularising the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools. The method helps children learn for themselves by providing them with instructional materials and tasks 'that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn how to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art. 1. What is the main purpose of this passage? A To explain the role of early education in child development. B To describe the development of the Montessori method. C To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori. D To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values. 2. According to the passage, who was first responsible for spreading the Montessori method in the United States? A Nancy McCormick Rambusch. B. A prominent educational expert C Maria Montessori. D. An administrator in the Department of Education. 3. Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method? A Development of tactile senses. B Improvement of language ability. C. Capacity to perform adult tasks. D Knowledge of arts and sciences. 4. The author of this passage probably feels that the Montessori method. A has little long-lasting benefit for children B will lose its popularity in the United States. C does not accomplish what it claims to achieve. D is an effective means of child education. 5. The following paragraph most likely discusses A mother educational approach beneficial to children. B details on the life of Maria Montessori. C additional practitioners of the Montessori method. D elements of science, music, and art.

TEXT 4 Sequoyah was a young Cherokee Indian, son of a white trader and an Indian squaw. At an early age, he became fascinated by "the talking leaf, an expression that he used to describe the white man's written records. Although many believed this "talking leaf to be a gift from the great Spirit, Sequoyah refused to accept that theory. Like other Indians of the period, he was illiterate, but his determination to remedy the situation led to the invention of a unique 86-character alphabet based on the sound patterns that he heard. His family and friends thought him mad, but while recuperating from a hunting accident, he diligently and independently set out to create a form of communication for his own people as well as for other Indians. In 182J, after twelve years of work, he had successfully developed a written language that would enable thousands of Indians to read and write. Sequoyah's desire to preserve words and events for later generations has caused him to be remembered among the important inventors. The giant redwood trees of California, called "sequoias" in his honour, will further imprint his name in history. 1. What is the most important reason that Sequoyah will be remembered? A California redwoods were named in his honour. B He was illiterate C He created a unique alphabet. D He recovered from his madness and helped mankind. 2. How did Sequoyah's family react to his idea of developing his own "talking leaf? A They arranged for his hunting accident. B They thought he was crazy. C They decided to help him.

D They asked him to teach them to read and write. 3. What prompted Sequoyah to develop his alphabet? A People were writing things about him that he couldn't read. B He wanted to become famous. C After his hunting accident, he needed something to keep him busy. D He wanted the history of his people preserved for future generations. 4. The word illiterate means most nearly A fierce B poor C abandoned D unable to read or write 5. How would you describe Sequoyah? A determined B mad C backwards D meek Part 4: Read the text and the words in the box carefully. Then fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word from the box below. There are more words than you need. (10 points) All drugs can affect the body in both helpful and (1)...........ways. For example, a particular drug may produce a stronger heartbeat, (2)...........from pain, or some other desired effect. But that drug, (3)...........any other drug, can also cause undesired effects especially if the (4)...........is too large. Such effects might (5)...........fever, high blood pressure, or constipation. Most drugs produce changes throughout the body because the drugs (6)............through the blood stream (7).............most drugs used to affect one part of the body also affect other parts. For example, physicians sometimes (8)...........morphine to relieve pain. Morphine depresses the activities of cells in the brain and thus reduces the (9)..........of pain. But morphine also alters the function of cells elsewhere in the body. It may decrease the rate of breathing, prodjce constipation, and (10).......... other undesired effects. A. alike B. As a result C. beneficial D. circulate E. create F. dose G. extent H. fortunately I. harmful J. include K. like L. prescribe M. relief N. sensation Plants supply man (1)...........food, clothing, and shelter - his most important needs. Many of our most useful medicines are also made (2)........... plants. (3)...........plants add beauty and pleasure (4)...........our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers, the (5)...........of a field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not 6)...........plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens (7)...........weeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny bits of pollen from (8)........... plants cause such diseases as (9)............ and hey fever. Other plants destroy millions of dollars (10)........... of crops yearly. A. all F. every K. to B. as G. from L. value C. As a result H. In addition M. with D. asthma I. like N. worth E. certain J. sight

Drought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for a fertile area (1) ...........far below the normal amount for (2)............ long period of time. In areas that are not (3)............the lack of rain (4)...........farm crops to wither and die. Higher than (5)...........temperatures usually accompany periods of drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start easily during droughts. The soil of a drought area becomes (6)...........and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is (7)...........away by the hot, dry winds. Streams, ponds, and (8)........... often dry up during a drought, and animals (9)...........and may even die (10).......... the lack of water. A. a B. because of E. dams F. drops irrigated J. keeps M. suffer N. the C. blown G. dry K. normal O. valuable D. causes H. in spite of L. pulled P. wells I.

People began to keep animals in zoos (1)______3,000 years ago, when the rulers of China opened an enormous zoo called the Gardens of Intelligence. In many of the early zoos, animals (2)______ taught to perform for the visitors. This no longer 3)______ and it is accepted that the purpose of zoos is for people to see animals behaving naturally.

Today, most cities have a zoo or wildlife park. However, not (4)______ approves of zoos. People who think that zoos are a good idea say they (5) ______ us with the opportunity to (6)______ about the natural world and be close to wild animals. Both of (7)______ would not be possible (8)______ zoos. On the other hand, some people disapprove of zoos because they (9)______ it is wrong to put animals in cages, and argue that in zoos which are not (10)______ properly, animals live in dirty conditions and eat unsuitable food. A. managed E. without I. anybody M. were B. imagine C. believe D. unless F. these G. learn H. provide J. everybody K. happens L. develops N. over O. above

PAPER 2: WRITING (30 POINTS) Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) EXAMPLE: I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years. ANSWER: It's years since I enjoyed myself so much. 1. The new shopping centre has been open for a week. The new shopping centre................................................................................................ 2. We spent half an hour driving to the centre. It took us half an hour...................................................................................................... 3. The car park had five lifts. There were five lifts......................................................................................................... 4. The first shop was so big that we got lost in it. We got lost in the first shop............................................................................................. 5. It was 4.30 p.m. when we left the centre. We didnt leave the centre............................................................................................... 6. My sister has borrowed the novel from me. I....................................................my sister the novel. 7. She hasnt read a novel by Joan Brady before. This is....................................................novel by Joan Brady that she has read. 8. The novel is longer than Joan Bradys other books. Joan Bradys other books are not as....................................................this one. 9. How much does the novel cost? What is....................................................the novel? 10. I hope my sister returns the novel to me soon. I hope my sister....................................................back the novel soon. 11. Last year wasnt as cold as this year. This year is...................................................last year was. 12. How much is it to go skiing? What...................................................to go skiing? 13. Do you know who these skis belong to? Do you know...................................................these skis are? 14. James can ski well. James is...................................................skiing. 15. Driving in heavy snow isnt easy. Heavy snow makes it............................................................drive. 16. You should peel and chop the onion and then fry it. The onion ......................................................................................... 17. When you clean the machine, turn off the mains supply first. Before cleaning................................................................................................ 18. Jane suggested buying a food processor.

"Why don't ......................................................................................................... 19. No one has been to collect the rubbish this week. The rubbish ............................................................................................... 20. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn't fancy it. I didn't fancy ............................................................................................... Part 2: Composition (20 points) - This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend You have just bought a house and decorated your favorite room. Describe it by answering the following questions: How large is it? What shape is it? What does it look like? What new furniture have you got in it? What did you decorate it with?, etc. - Write a letter in about 100-120 words to tell your friend about your room.