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SECTION A: MULTIPLE –CHOICE QUESTIONS (8 points) 
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 1: A. company B. comfortable C. solution D. another 
Question 2: A. advanced B. surprised C. orphaned D. weighed 
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 3: A. interview B. determine C. interpret D. equipment 
Question 4: A. emigrate B. Atlantic C. criteria D. policeman 
Question 5: A. facilities B. particular C. inhabitant D. governmental 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions. 
Question 6: Why didn’t you ________ you when you moved house? 
A. have Aaron help B. have got Aaron help 
C. have Aaron helped D. get Aaron help 
Question 7: Joining a gym ________, but I didn’t fancy the idea. 
A. was suggested me B. to me was suggested 
C. was suggested to me D. was suggesting me 
Question 8: The cat was afraid when it saw its _______ in the mirror. 
A. picture B. look C. sight D. reflection 
Question 9: The passport she carried was ______. 
A. artificial B. immitation C. untrue D. false 
Question 10: Unless some rare plants _______, they might die out completely. 
A. protect them B. are protected C. protected D. are protecting 
Question 11: The new speed restrictions were a _________ debated issue. 
A. heavily B. hotly C. deeply D. profoundly 
Question 12: Lack of sleep over the last few months is finally ______ Jane. 
A. catching up with B. getting on with C. coming over D. putting on 
Question 13: ________ since you started learning English? 
A. How long ago B. When was it C. How long is it D. When is it 
Question 14: They’ve got some ________ shoes in the sale at Derbyshire’s. 
A. fantastic pink silk Russian ballet B. fantastic pink Russian silk ballet 
C. Russian fantastic ballet pink silk D. fantastic Russian pink silk ballet 
Question 15: Jane gets good mark, _____ her family. 
A. that pleases B. which pleases C. that please D. pleases 
Question 16: The book would have been perfect ______ the ending. 
A. had it not been for B. it hadn’t been for 
C. it had not been for D. hadn’t it been for 
Question 17: ______ eighteen century, people began to realize that certain chemical are affected and 
changed by light. 
A. By the B. The C. It was the D. That in the 
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Question 18: Pumpkin seeds, ----______ protein and iron, are a popular snack. 
A. that provide B. provided C. whose D. which provide 
Question 19: _____ the solar system may seem big it is a very small part of the universe. 
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite D. Because 
Question 20: The foods that contain, _______ are made of animal fat whereas vegetables have the least 
energy. 
A. as much energy as B. the more energy 
C. the most energy D. more energy than 
Question 21: No sooner ________ than I smelt something burning. 
A. I came into the kitchen B. did I come to the kitchen 
C. had I come into the kitchen D. I have come into the kitchen 
Question 22: Vincent: What are you going to do for your birthday? Neil: _________ 
A. Oh yes! I forgot it was my birthday B. I thought maybe we could all go to the beach 
C. I hope it will be sunny D. I think we should have gone earlier 
Question 23: Jane hardly ever goes out at night, _______? 
A. doesn’t she B. does she C. will she D. won’t she 
Question 24: A number of wildlife _________ have been established so that a wide range of endangered 
species can have a chance to survive and develop. 
A. habitat’s reservations B. habitat reserves 
C. habitat’s reserves D. habitat reservations 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 25: The most effectively way to feel more mentally alert and energetic is to engage in aerobic 
activity at least three times a week for 30 minutes. 
A. vigorous B. weak C. agile D. appealing 
Question 26: The geologic history of the Earth reveals much information about the evolution of the 
continents, oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere. 
A. teaches B. discloses C. traces D. donates 
Question 27: Slang can be defined as a set of lexical, grammatical, and phonological regularities used in 
informal speech. 
A. situational B. casual C. informative D. uneducated 
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 28: Video cameras (A) pick up (B) the light (C) that reflecting (D) from an object. 
Question 29: Each of the musicians (A) in the orchestra were (B) rehearsing daily before (C) the concert 
tour began. (D) 
Question 30: The British labor movement developed (A) as a mean (B) of improving working conditions 
(C) through group efforts. (D) 
Question 31: Sweetly smelling (A) perfumes (B) are added (C) to soap to make it appealing. (D) 
Question 32: J. David devoted his last year (A) to write (B) at his home (C) in Biloxi, Mississippi, near the 
Gulf (B) of Mexico. 
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 33 to 42 
Magnets 
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A solid object that has the power to attract iron and some metals is called a magnet. It does this 
through its magnetic field, a region of force surrounding it. The (33) _____ the magnet, the more intense is 
the field. 
Objects that are attracted to the magnet feel a force (34) _____ as “magnetism” when they are inside the 
magnetic field. This magnetic force can pass (35) _____ some materials. Even a weak magnet will attract 
a pin to the other side of a (36) ______ of paper, for example. 
 Magnets come in (37) ______ shapes. A familiar one is the curved horseshoes magnet. There are 
also bar magnets in the form (38) _____ disc or a stubby cylinder. Every magnet has (39) ______ poles, 
called north and south, at opposite ends of it: at the two ends of a horseshoes magnet, for example, or on 
the two sides of a disc. 
Powerful magnets can be (40) _______ by passing an electric current through wire coiled around 
a piece of iron. The (41) _____ is called and electromagnet. Magnets are (42) ______ in many household 
and everyday devices. They are also commonly used in industrial machinery, usually in the form of 
electromagnets. 
Question 33: A. smaller B. stronger C. weaker D. thinner 
Question 34: A. mentioned B. called C. known D. said 
Question 35: A. through B. away C. outside D. next 
Question 36: A. pane B. block C. pile D. sheet 
Question 37: A. separate B. different C. unknown D. identical 
Question 38: A. of B. in C. out D. up 
Question 39: A. many B. several C. two D. one 
Question 40: A. found B. had C. done D. made 
Question 41: A. ending B. result C. conclusion D. final 
Question 42: A. used B. made C. lived D. unseen 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 43: Body painting and tattooing: lip, ear, and nose plugs or rings; and bracelets, arm bands, 
necklaces, and head ornaments made of bright feathers were traditionally used by many groups to enhance 
beauty or to indicate status. 
A. intelligent B. dark C. brilliant D. rare 
Question 44: No deep understanding of the Solar System can be achieved without an appreciation of the 
basic properties of the Sun. 
A. improper B. shallow C. thorough D. inappropriate 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct 
answer to each of the questions 
When jazz began to lose its reputation as “low-down” music and to gain well-deserved acclaim 
among intellectuals, musicians began to feature many instruments previously considered inappropriate for 
jazz. Whereas before the 1950s, jazz musicians played only eight basic instruments in strict tempo, in this 
decade they started to improvise on the flute, electric organ, piccolo, accordion, cello, and even bagpipes, 
with the rhythm section composed for strings or piano. Big bands no longer dominated jazz, and most 
changes emerged from small combos, such as the Dave Brubeck Quartet and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. 
The Gerry Mulligan Quartet proved that a small, modern band could sound complete without a piano; the 
rhythm section consisted only of a set of drums and a string bass. 
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Jazz continued to move in new directions during the 1960s. Saxophonist and composer Ornette 
Coleman led a quartet playing “free” jazz that was atonal. Pianist Cecil Taylor also conducted similar 
experiments with music, and John Coltrane included melodies from India in his compositions. In the 1970s, 
musicians blended jazz and rock music into fusion jazz which combined the melodies and the 
improvisations of jazz with the rhythmic qualities of rock ‘n’ roll, with three or five beats to the bar and in 
other meter. The form of jazz music was greatly affected by electric instruments and electronic implements 
to intensify, distort, or amplify their sounds. However, the younger musicians of the time felt compelled to 
include a steady, swinging rhythm which they saw as a permanent and essential element in great jazz. 
Question 45: Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? 
A. Popular Beats in Classical and Modern Jazz B. Quintessential Moments in Jazz Music 
C. The Achievements of Famous Jazz Musicians D. The Rising Prestige and Diversity of Jazz 
Question 46: The word “feature” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______. 
A. profess B. prohibit C. protest D. promote 
Question 47: The paragraph preceding this passage would most likely to describe ______. 
A. instruments used in jazz B. instrumental pieces in jazz 
C. jazz in the 1940s D. the origins of jazz 
Question 48: The author of the passage implies that in the 1950s, jazz musicians _______. 
A. strictly adhered to its traditions and compositions 
B. probably continued with its tempo and instrumentation. 
C. experimented with rhythm and instrument 
D. increased the tempo to keep up with the changes 
Question 49: The author of the passage mentions all of the following EXCEPT _______. 
A. bagpipes B. percussion C. string bass D. harpsichord 
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that small jazz bands ______. 
A. were dominated by large orchestras B. consisted of drums and a string bass 
C. were innovative in their music D. included modern sound systems 
Question 51: The author believes that the developments in jazz described in the passage ______. 
A. should be seen as precocious B. should be considered influential 
C. appear largely suggestive D. may be perceived as discrete 
Question 52: The passage implies that representative jazz musicians_____. 
A. concentrated on melodious combinations of sounds B. blended improvisations and sheet music 
together 
C. created and modernized sophisticated devices D. sought novel techniques in form and concert. 
Question 53: According to the passage, the changes in jazz music in the 1970s came from _______. 
A. another harmonious scale B. another musical trend 
C. ambitious aspirations D. sound amplifications 
Question 54: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? 
A. Chronological innovations in jazz music B. Definitions of diverse jazz styles 
C. A classifications of prominent jazz musicians D. Descriptions and examples to illustrate jazz 
rhythms 
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 
Diet and Exercise 
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Many people seem to believe that there is a magic diet formula that will guarantee weight loss. This is a 
fallacy. Most fad diet, if followed conscientiously, will result in weight loss due to the reduction in calories. 
However, they are nearly always too monotonous and sometimes too unhealthy to be followed in the long 
term. Worse, fad dieters who don't become physically active and learn to eat sensibly will eventually regain 
the weight they lost, and often even more. 
 Some of the most popular fad diets in recent years have been low-carbohydrate programs, which 
work by making the body produce ketones. Ketones are normal and efficient source of energy for the human 
body. When the intake of carbohydrates is severely restricted, body fats are broken down into fatty acids 
that can be used as fuel. The fatty acids may be incompletely metabolized, yielding ketones. When your 
body is producing ketones, and using them as fuel, this is called ketosis. Most diets based on ketosis do not 
limit the consumption of protein, fat, or total calories. As a result, their fat content tends to be very high. 
Promoters claim that ketosis will lead to increased metabolism of unwanted fat, even if the calories are not 
reduced. This is not entirely true; calorie reduction is likely to occur because of the diet's lack of appealing 
foods. This is not conductive to forming sensible eating habits. 
 The most widely used low-carbohydrate diet is the one advocated by the late Robert Atkins M.D, 
of New York City. Under the Atkins program, the dieter is permitted to eat unlimited amounts of non-
carbohydrate foods "when hungry". The American Medical Association and many individual experts have 
warned that the unlimited intake of saturated fat under Atkins food plan can increase the dieter's risk of 
heart disease. In 2000, researchers at the University of Kentucky did a computer analysis of a week's worth 
of sample menus and reported several alarming findings: the diet contained 59% fat; it provided fewer 
servings of grains, vegetables, and fruits than recommended by most nutritionists, and while it can produce 
short-term weight loss, long-term use is likely to increase the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cancer. 
The weight loss usually doesn't last, either. As ketosis begins, weight will be shed quickly, giving the 
misleading impression that significant fat reduction is taking place. In fact, most of the weight loss is 
water rather than fat; the lost water is regained quickly when a normal diet is resumed. Appetite, which is 
often reduced during ketosis, also returns. 
 Atkins advocated his diet for more than 30 years and claimed that more than 60,000 patients 
treated at his centre had used his diet as their primary protocol for losing weight. Yet he never published 
any study in which people who used this program were monitored over a period of several years. Besides 
the dubiousness of its effects in the long term, the Atkins diet shares another shortcoming of all fad diets: 
inflexibility. People are different, with different health problems and genetic characteristics, and no single 
diet is right for everyone. 
 An additional downside to the recent craze for low-carbohydrate diets is that it has encouraged food 
companies to market low-carbohydrate foods for people who want to "watch their carbs". Most of these 
foods are much higher in fat than the foods they are designed to replace. "Low-carb” advertising is 
encouraging both dieters and non-dieters to eat high-fat foods, which is exactly the opposite of medical and 
nutrition authorities have been arguing for decades. Following a low-carbohydrate diet under medical 
supervision may make sense for some people, but a population-wide increase in fat consumption would be 
a public health disaster. 
Question 55: What is the topic of the passage? 
A. How to succeed with the Atkins Diet B. Weight loss through carbohydrates reduction 
C. Problems with fad diets D. The danger of a high-fat diet 
Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks fad diets in general ______. 
A. are always bad for you because they contain too much fat 
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B. can be unhealthy in the long term and have too little variety 
C. are effective and safe if used under a doctor’s supervision 
D. usually result in long-term weight loss 
Question 57: Which of the following is an effect of ketosis? 
A. Long-term weight loss B. Loss of water from the body 
C. Increase in appetite D. Greater energy 
Question 58: The word their in paragraph 2 refers to_____. 
A. diets B. ketones C. calories D. ketosis 
Question 59: According to the passage , which of the following is true of the Atkins diet? 
A. It is recommended by the American Medical Association. 
B. It calls for a restriction of fat intake. 
C. It involves a low intake of fruits and vegetables. 
D. All of the answer. 
Question 60: The word conscientiously in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ______. 
A. consciously B. scientifically C. correctly D. severely 
Question 61: The phrase is not conductive to in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to ______. 
A. does not prevent B. makes easier C. is not consistent with D. does not encourage 
Question 62: It can be inferred that the author’s biggest objection to Atkins diet is that ______ 
A. it has led to “low-carb” advertising B. (s)he believes it causes cancer 
C. it leads to higher fat consumptions D. it has not been thoroughly studied 
Question 63: Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence 
in the passage? 
A. Ketosis causes weight loss at first, leading people to wrongly believe that they are losing fat. 
B. Ketosis causes the rapid loss of fat at first, which leads to a false belief that the loss will be permanent. 
C. The process of ketosis quickly misleads people into thinking that they are losing weight. 
D. Ketosis causes rapid weight loss, but only in the early days of the diet. 
Question 64: Why does the author mention 30 years and 60,000 people in paragraph 4? 
A. To shows that the diet has proven successful at helping people lose weight 
B. To indicate how popular the diet has been 
C. To emphasize how many people in the U.S are overnight 
D. To show how interest in fad diets is increasing 
SECTION B: WRITING (2 points) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed 
before it. Write your answer on your answer sheet. 
Question 1: I had to clean the spare room before I could start decorating. 
 Only when ______________________________________. 
Question 2: “I wouldn’t stay out in the cold for too long,” Jill told Tom. 
 Jill advised ______________________________________. 
Question 3: Jean succeeded in finishing all her work on time. 
 Jean managed ____________________________________. 
Question 4: This problem cannot be solved instantly. 
 There is no ______________________________________. 
Question 5: This book is so interesting that I can’t put it down. 
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 This is _________________________________________. 
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your favorite electronic device. Write your paragraph 
on your answer sheet. 
The following prompts might be helpful to you: 
- What is it? (T.V, CD player, mobile phone, or computer,) 
- What is it like? 
- How do you use it? 
- Why do you like it best?