I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. naked | B. asked | C. baked | D. cooked |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. pet | B. set | C. let | D. bite |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. subtitles | B. essential | C. newspapers | D. qualify |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. career | B. method | C. lyrics | D. content |
5. Anna: Our new smartwatch has features ________ track your sleep and heart rate.
Tom: That’s really helpful!
| A. so | B. whose | C. who | D. that |
6. Tom: Why did the city improve the public transportation system?
Sue: Because people ________ to work every day and the buses were always full.
| A. was commuting | B. commuting | C. commute | D. were commuting |
7. Thomas: Do you think the types of jobs will be different in the future?
Ben: Definitely! There are always new ________ that change what jobs are going to be popular in the future.
| A. podcasts | B. innovations | C. plumbers | D. apprenticeships |
8. David: What did you do last night?
Nancy: I listened to a great ________ about future technology and its impact.
| A. demand | B. access | C. media | D. podcast |
9. Mike: Do you know when jean cloth first appeared?
Sarah: Yes! Jean cloth ________ from cotton in the 18th century.
| A. made | B. is made | C. was made | D. is being made |
10. Mark: Hey, are we still going to the National Gallery tomorrow?
Helen: No, the trip to the National Gallery has been ________ until next Friday.
| A. put off | B. looked into | C. turned up | D. found out |
11. Liam: I was thinking we could go to the art museum.
Emma: That sounds great! In ________, you can see lots of pictures.
| A. pastry | B. bed and breakfast | C. monument | D. gallery |
12. Long: Why does your cousin want to work abroad?
Khoa: My cousin will spend at least one year working abroad ________ he can find out how things operate overseas.
| A. as long as | B. as so | C. because | D. so that |
13. Christ: – “What type of person are you?”
Luca: – “__________”
| A. Tell me about yourself |
| B. It all sounds positive |
| C. I suppose I’m an optimist. |
| D. That would be great. |
14. Caroline: – “______________,”
Lisa: – “That’s great. Congratulations”
| A. I’ve passed the exam with flying colors. |
| B. I’ll get the exam results tomorrow. |
| C. I hope I’ll pass the exam next week. |
| D. I didn’t do well in the exam. |
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
| 15. What does the sign say?
A. You have to stop. B. You can turn around. C. You must go straight. D. All cars have to turn around. |
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| 16. What does the sign say?
A. Safety boots are mandatory here B. Foot protection is optional today. C. Workers should remove footwear. D. Foot protection is not required. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for a Scholarship at Copperbelt University, as advertised in the Post Newspaper on October 2. I am very interested in pursuing Computer Studies and living in Zambia.
I recently completed my A-Levels at the University of Zimbabwe with excellent results. While waiting to enter my second year, I (17) ________ your advertisement and decided it would be better to continue my studies in Zambia (18) ________ the high quality of education there. My statement of results is enclosed.
I am a (19) ________ person who is very serious about her studies and works well with others. My ability to cooperate helped me achieve (20) ________ grades.
However, I would like to (21) ________ some points. How much financial aid do you offer? Are travel expenses included? Also, I need information on how the academic calendar is arranged (22) ________ your university.
Yours Faithfully,
Hoa
| 17. A. spot | B. spotted | C. spotting | D. spots |
| 18. A. although | B. because of | C. in spite of | D. despite |
| 19. A. lazy | B. careless | C. diligent | D. shy |
| 20. A. excellent | B. boring | C. awful | D. normal |
| 21. A. destroy | B. argue | C. clarify | D. refuse |
| 22. A. on | B. at | C. to | D. for |
IV. Read the following flyer. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
Best Body Fitness
About us
Best Body Fitness isn’t just a gym: it’s a full-service fitness membership made for you. Here’s how it works:
STEP ONE: Your assessment
We begin with an assessment session. This is a chance for you to see what we do at Best Body. Our assessment plans are no-cost and no-risk. We’ll also make a training plan specifically for you.
STEP TWO: Your training
When you decide to become a Best Body member, we show you what to do, how to do it and why you are doing it. After a few sessions with an expert private trainer you will feel comfortable working out on your own. But don’t worry, we’ll always be nearby if you have questions.
STEP THREE: Your membership
Membership works on a month-to-month basis. There are no sign-up fees and no cancellation fees. Start and stop whenever you want. And the best part? Our fees are the most competitive in the whole downtown area.
STEP FOUR: Your community
At Best Body Fitness, we see everyone as part of a big team. We’re open 24/7. And when you work with a team, you can do great things. Join any of our specialised classes, led by expert instructors. Come to our nutrition classes. Participate in our regular social events. Everything is included in your fee.
(Adapted from “A flyer for a gym”, LearnEnglish – British Council)
23. Best Body Fitness requires a long-term commitment to become a member.
| A. True | B. False |
24. New members will receive a personalised workout plan after their first assessment.
| A. True | B. False |
25. All members must join the nutrition classes every week.
| A. True | B. False |
26. Members have to pay extra fees to attend social events.
| A. True | B. False |
27. Best Body Fitness offers ________.
| A. only fitness equipment with no personal trainers |
| B. a flexible, supportive, and full-service fitness membership |
| C. free gym services only on weekends |
| D. nutrition plans but no fitness training |
28. All of the following are part of Best Body Fitness offerings EXCEPT ________.
| A. Expert-led fitness classes |
| B. Free monthly health check-ups. |
| C. No sign-up fees |
| D. No cancellation fees. |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. I meet a __________ every week to talk about my feelings and problems. (PSYCHO)
30. The smartphone is the most useful __________ of the last hundred years. (INNOVATE)
31. I’m afraid to say that I forgot your __________ to get seats at the front. (INSTRUCT)
32. To stay safe, students should be __________ when crossing the street. (CAUTION)
33. __________ levels are unlikely to rise significantly before the end of next year. (EMPLOY)
34. We specialize in the __________ of corporate events. (ORGANIZE)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘action’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
35. The manager quickly ____________ to resolve the customer complaint.
36. The committee is still debating the most effective ____________ for the budget cuts.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. Teaching is a meaningful job. It is also demanding.
→ Teaching is ____________.
38. I don’t think we should go hiking in this weather.
→ If you ask me, ____________.
39. It’s frustrating that he always comes late.
→ I wish ____________.
40. Spending more time on reading helps you understand the text better.
→ The more time you spend ____________.
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