1. (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
(0.75pt)
1. A. creature B. pleasure C. reason D. feature
2. A. aches B. passes C. places D. wishes
3. A. sacred B. added C. wanted D. walked
(4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:
(2.5pts)
4. A disastrous earthquake _____________________Tu Xuyen in China last May.
A. collapsed B. struck C. occurred D. erupted
5. This movie was ___________________for an Oscar.
A. nominated B. recognized C. accepted D. called
6. Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ____________________?
A. can he B. can’t he C. can’t they D. can they
7. Lan wishes she _____________________Malaysia next summer vacation.
A. visited B. can visit C. could visit D. will visit
8. The printer ____________________has been repaired looks OK.
A. who B. which C. whose D. where
9. The weather was bad ____________________we didn’t go on a picnic.
A. although B. because C. but D. so
10. City-dwellers can easily get access ____________________the Internet nowadays.
A. on B. of C. to D. in
11. Young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs _____________________Easter Day.
A. at B. on C. in D. for
12. I suggest fixing the dripping faucet. – “________________________.”
A. Good idea B. Yes, please C. We will D. I’m afraid not
13. You like watching sports, don’t you? – “________________________.”
A. I’m the opposite C. Yes, I do
B. I think so D. No, I hate it
(14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the
following passage: (2pts)
There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest in America. When
you are (14)________to have dinner at your friend’s house, it’s necessary to bring a small
present. Flowers are always nice; or you may bring a bottle of (15)____if you know that your
friend likes drinking.You are expected to arrive for dinner (16)____time or just a few minutes
late. Don’t get there (17)______. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you
should call and tell them.
Try to relax and enjoy yourself (18)______the dinner table. If you don’t know about
choosing the (19)_______fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them. If you
still have no idea of (20)_______to do, ask the person next to you.
When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so. They are looking forward to hearing
your compliments. Of course, you will thank them for the meal and for their kindness. It is also
a good idea to send a (21)_______note the day after.
14. A. made B. forced C. demanded D. invited
15. A. juice B. wine C. lemonade D. Coke
16. A. at B. by C. on D. for
17. A. early B. late C. slow D. quick

2. 18. A. on B. at C. to D. with
19. A. big B. new C. main D. right
20. A. where B. what C. why D. which
21. A. goodbye B. welcome C. thank-you D. message
(22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt)
22. He has written to her every other day since the last two weeks.
A B C D
23. There were nothing like this when I was your age.
A B C D
24. Vehicles also account with air pollution in our city.
A B C D
(25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt)
25. Today there is a meeting of local ____________________. (conserve)
26. The problem, ______________________to say, is the cost involved. (need)
27. The use of light and dark ____________________good and evil. (symbol)
28. The hotel is ___________________located far from the downtown area. (convenience)
(29-32) Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False.
Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt)
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Professor Roberts and tonight I’m
going to tell you how to save energy in your house. Most of us use too much energy. You can
reduce this amount by: using energy-saving bulbs, using solar energy, turning off unnecessary
lights, preparing food before turning on the stove. If you follow these simple rules, not only will
you save energy but also the environment will be cleaner.
29. The meeting happens in the afternoon.
30. There are many children in the room.
31. The speaker gives four simple rules.
32. According to the speaker, energy will be saved.
(33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before
them: (2pts)
33. About thirty million people are watching this programme.
This programme _____________________________________________________
34. You are tired because you often stay up late.
If you ______________________________________________________________
35. The students are working in a laboratory with a lot of chemicals.
The laboratory _______________________________________________________
36. The last time I saw him was two days ago.
I haven’t ____________________________________________________________
THE END