Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. (441)The Norwegian government is doing its best to keep the growth of

the soil industry under control. A new law limits exploration to an area south of the southern end of the long coastline; production limits have been laid down (though these have already been raised); and oil companies have not been allowed to employ more than a limited number of foreign workers. But the oil industry has a way of getting over such problems, and few people believe that the Government will be able to hold things back for long. As one Norwegian politician said last week: “We will soon be a changed beyond all recognition.” Ever since the war, the Government has been carrying out a programme of development in the area north of the Artic Circle. During the past few years this programme has had a great deal of success: Tromso has been built up into a local capital with a university, a large hospital and a healthy industry. But the oil industry has already started to draw people south, and with a few years the whole northern policy could be in ruins. The effect of the development of the oil industry would not be limited to the north, however. With nearly 100-per-cent employment, everyone can see a situation developing in which the service industries and the tourist industry will lose most of their workers to the oil industry. Some smaller industries might even disappear altogether when it becomes cheaper to buy goods from abroad. The real argument over oil is its threat to the Norwegian way of life. Farmers and fishermen do not make up the majority of the population but they are an important part of it because Norwegians see in them many of the qualities that they regard with pride as essentially Norwegian. And it is the framers and the fishermen who are most critical of the oil industry because of the damage that it might cause to the countryside and to the sea.1. The Norwegian Government would prefer the oil industry to …

a. slow down its rate of development.b. provide more jobs for Norwegiansc. look for oil on the southern coastd. develop more quickly than at present.

2. What has the Norwegian Government’s policy been for the area north of the Artic Circle since war?.

a. to prevent a growth in population.b. to improve facilities in the area.c. to develop a large tourist industry.d. to discourage industrial development

3. What might be the effect of the oil industry on northern Norway ?.a. the development of industryb. a growth in population.c. the failure of the development program.d. the development of new towns

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4. In Norway, one effect of the development of the oil industry might be …

a. a large reduction in unemployment.b. an increase in unemployment in the north.c. a reduction in the number of existing industries.d. the development of a number of service industries.

5. Why are Norwegian farmers and fishermen important ?.a. the economy depends on agriculture and fishingb. they form the majority of the population.c. they are thought of as the real Norwegians.d. they are responsible for preventing pollution.

Read the passage (True or False) (426)More apples are harvested in the United States than any other

country in the world; the amount far exceeds that of France, the number two country in the world list.

It could be that this is why the word ‘apple’ features in a whole range of America expression including the famous old saying ‘in apple- pie order’ while a ridiculous assertion is apple sauce. A scheme or plan that can be overturned unexpectedly is an apple cart. Then there was the dance, the Big Apple, which was a big hit in the 1930s. this name was also given by jazzmen, to the city of New York, and this name has continued up to the present day. Apples are valued nowadays for an aid to digestion and their ordinary apple only contains 85 calories.1. The United States is the world’s leading country in the harvesting of apples……2. Although France is prominent harvester of apples, the United States’ harvest is much larger.3. Many different American expressions are about apple- pie…4. To be in apple- pie order means to be in fair condition…5. An apple cart may be overturned unexpectedly…6. The Big Apple was the name given to New York in the 1930s…7. Apples are worth a lot of money nowadays…8. While an apple is good for our health it does contain the large sum of 85 calories…9. Apple sauce can refer to an absurd statement …10. There are many schemes and plans that can be overturned…Read the following passage and choose the correct answers

(391)Wood has long been a popular building material in North America

because it has generally been plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as the 1630s. In New England, British colonists built wooden ‘saltbox houses’. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with simple tools and minimal skills.

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In the early nineteenth century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time consuming and required highly skilled workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford, Connecticut, used a framework of lightweight lumber, mostly 2 x 4 and 4 x 6 inches. This type of house could be assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail. This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind would send such houses flying through the air like balloons and, at first “balloon frame’ was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.1. What is the main purpose of the passage ?.

a. to trace the influence of Swedish and British setters on American styles of building.

b. to stress the important of wood as a building material.c. to compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various

parts of the country.d. to describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden

houses.2. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon frame house originally come from ?.

a. Connecticut. b. Chicagoc. Sweden d. Delaware

3. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is not answered in the passage ?.

a. Where was it invented ?.b. What was its inventor’s name ?.c. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework ?.d. In what year was it invented ?.

4. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce ?.

a. The log cabins built by Swedish settlers. b. Saltbox house.

c. Standard wooden houses of the early nineteenth century d. Balloon-frame house.5. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT.

a. The invention of sophisticated toolsb. The production of cheap nailsc. Improvements in sawmills.d. The falling price of lumber.

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6. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame (in the passage) applied to certain houses ?.

a. They could be moved from place to place.b. They could be easily expanded.c. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.d. They were made of lightweight materials.

7. The word derision in the passage is closest in meaning to …a. affection b. ignorance.c. ridicule d. regret.

Read the article below and choose the best answer.(381)

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gasses or oil is also efficient way to dispose of wastes.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars. But today, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth is also being tested. Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only 4 percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.1. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by …

a. wind b. waste productsc. water d. oil

2. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which in the following ?.

a. biological fuels b. low burning fuelsc. fast burning fuels d. artificially made fuels.

3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?.

a. Burning of garbage b. Geothermal powerc. Synthetic fuels d. Electricity

4. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is due to…

a. their being time consuming b. their being money consuming

c. the scarcity of sources d. the lack of technology5. What can be inferred from the last paragraph ?.

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a. Alternative energy will come from a variety of sources.b. All alternative production of energy will be derived from waterc. Hydroelectric power will be the main source of energy.d. Synthetic fuels will be the principal source of alternative energy.

Rewrite the following sentences. (429)1. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meetingRather __________________________________________________2. What are the chances of her passing the exam?.How likely _______________________________3. The girl’s behaviour was incomprehensible to the police.The police was_____________________________________4. It seems that no one predicted the correct resultNo one ___________________________________5. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.No ______________________________________________1. All my friends have left me. (deserted)_________________________________________________.2. I don’t speak to strange men (habit)_________________________________________________.3. My best friend is someone I can really trust (confidence)_________________________________________________.4. We have run out of the items you want (stock)_________________________________________________.5. The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard.

(pressure)_________________________________________________.Complete each sentence with the correct colour1. He saw _________ when his son broke the window2. He got the _________light from his boss to carry out his plan.3. She told a _________ lie to avoid hurting his feelings.4. The invitation arrived out of the _________5. He was the _________ sheep of the family and they rarely talked about him6. He was _________ with envy when they bought a new car.7. They may be forced to build houses in the _________ belt because the population is growing so fast.8. She was _________ anger because he arrived late.Read the passage and write True or False.

(403)The plan to join the British Isles to the European continent by

boring a tunnel under the sea between Dover, England, and Calais, France, was originally proposed in the second half of the nineteenth

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century. The bill authorizing the work was rejected in 1883. The plan was again proposed in 1930 by many enthusiastic supporters. However, the estimated cost, the military risks, and the doubts to the feasibility of construction led to the rejection of the proposal in June 1930. Finally, in the 1980s, the proposal was accepted and tunneling began.1. ________ The plan to unite the British Isles with the European continent has been proposed three times.2. ________ The plan to unite the British Isles with the European continent has been rejected three times. 3. ________ It was believed by some that the tunnel posed a threat to national security.4. ________ Some people did not believe that the tunnel was viable idea in the 1930s. 5. ________ Tunneling originally began in Calais, France.6. ________ The plan was rejected in 1883 because the people were bored.7. ________ The construction of the tunnel led to the rejection of proposal in 1930.8. ________ The tunnel made in 1930 was the longest ever made.9. ________ The supporters of the tunnel wanted to hire a wonderful engineer.10. ________The estimated cost of the tunnel was prohibitive in 1930. Complete the passage.

We moved into our new house (1)………a warm September day. It was not only really a new house. (2)………was a hundred and four years old, (3)……… it was new to us. The house had running (4)……… gas and (5)………, but for some (6)……… there was no (7)……… light in the kitchen. We had not noticed this shortage (8)………we had first looked (9)……… the house. It was something quite unexpected a house with electricity but (10)……… a kitchen light. It was especially puzzling because our (11)……… was a large room, perhaps the largest in the house. I telephoned for a skilled (12)………. He came and (13)………it for us. And he (14)………$85 for (15)………the job.

1. A. in B. at C. on D. to2. A. there B. this C. it D. that3. A. so B. but C. although D. because4. A. oil B. water C. air D. wind5. A. electricity B. room C. sound D. traffic6. A. difficulty B. solution C. effect D. reason7. A. electronic B. electrician C. electric D. electrical8. A. of B. at C. until D. when9. A. into B. up C. after D. over

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10. A. without B. for C. into D. as for11. A. balcony B. kitchen C. roof D. room12. A. carpenter B. technician C. mechanic D. electrician13. A. sold B. fixed C. welded D. connected14. A. paid B. inherited C. charged D. lent15. A. doing B. making C. applying D. working

Monday 10 th April 2006

Read the passage and choose the correct answer (329)I first became aware of the unemployment in 1928. At that time I

had just come back from Burma, where unemployment was only a word, and I had gone to Burma when I was still a boy and the post war boom was not quite over. When I first saw unemployed men at close quarters, the thing that horrified and amazed me was to find that many of them were ashamed of being unemployed. I was very ignorant, but not so ignorant as to imagine that when the loss of foreign markets pushes two million men out of work, those two million are any more to blame than the people who draw blanks in the Calcutta Sweep. But at that time, nobody cared to admit that unemployment was inevitable, because this meant admitting that it would probably continue. The middle classes were still talking about “lazy idle loafers on the dole” and saying that “these men could all find work if they wanted to”, and naturally these opinions percolate to the working class themselves.1. The author did learn of the unemployment problem until 1928 because …

a. he had spent his childhood abroad.b. people in Burma hardly talked about unemployment.c. the English economy only collapsed while he was abroad.d. England had been enjoying economic prosperity while he was

in Burma2. What does the author blame for the rising unemployment ?.

a. The Calcutta Sweep b. The loss of foreign markets

c. The workers’ laziness d. The cruel destiny.3. The author thinks that unemployed men

a. are to blame b. should take unemployment for granted

c. should be ashamed of themselves d. are not aware that they are taking risks.

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4. I first saw unemployed men at close quarters. (at close quarters. means).

a. in the streets b. in publicc. very close d. quite accidentally.

5. The middle classes were still talking about “lazy idle loafers on the dole”(on the dole?)

a. whose use drug b. who seek jobsc. who stand in queue d. who receive unemployment

benefit.Read the passage and choose the correct answer (269)

Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communication without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and the dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barter pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural message.Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage ?.

a. Signals, signs, and symbols b. Gesturesc. Communication d. Speech

2. What does the author say about the speech ?.a. That it is the only true form communication.b. That it is dependent upon the advances made by inventor.c. That it is necessary for communication to occur.d. That it is the most advanced form of communication.

3. According to the passage, what is a signal ?.a. The most difficult form of communication to describe.b. A form of communication which may be used across long

distances.c. A form of communication that interrupts the environment.d. The form of communication most related to cultural

perceptions.

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4. Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented ?.a. Because people were unable to understand signs, signals,

symbols and gesture.b. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances.c. Because people believed that signs, signals and symbols were

obsolete.d. Because people wanted new form of entertainment.

5. It may be concluded from this passage thata. signals, signs, symbols and gestures are forms of

communication.b. symbols are very easy to define and interpret.c. only some cultures have signals, signs and symbols.d. waving and handshaking are not related to culture.

Read the passage and choose the correct answer (41)Since 1913 the Federal Reserve System has served as the central

bank for the United States. It consists of twelve District Reserve banks and their branch offices, along with several committees and councils. The most powerful body is the seven member Board of Governors in Washington, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.The System’s primary function is to control monetary policy by influencing the cost and availability of money and credit through the purchase and sale of government securities. If the Federal Reserve provides too little money, interest tend to be high, borrowing is expensive, business activity slows down, unemployment goes up, and there is a danger of recession. If there is too much money, interest rates decline, and borrowing can lead to excess demand, pushing up prices and fueling inflation.1. The principal responsibility of the Federal Reserve System is

a. to borrow money b. to regulate monetary policies

c. to print government securities d. to appoint the Board of Governors.2. The word “securities”(italicized) is intended to mean.

a. debts c. protectionb. bonds d. confidence

3. What happens when the Federal Reserve provides too little money?.

a. Demand for loans increases c. interests rates go upb. Unemployment slows down d. Businesses expand.

4. According to the information in this passage, what causes inflation ?.

a. High unemployment rates b. Too much money in the economy

c. Very high fuel prices d. A limited supply of goods.5. Which professor would probably give this lecture?.

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a. Criminal Justice b. History c. Economics d. Political Science.

Rewrite the following sentences1. I will certainly be there (fail)_______________________________________________.2. I think cycling is preferable to walking (rather)_______________________________________________.3. He said he disapproved of people who smoked. (expressed)_______________________________________________.4. Everyone but James failed to produce the correct answer

(succeeded)_______________________________________________.5. Jamey didn’t feel like going to the party (mood)_______________________________________________.6. You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by 8 o’clock.

(question)_______________________________________________.7. He speaks Chinese extremely well. (command)_______________________________________________.8. The rate of inflation has fallen steadily during recent months.

(decline)_______________________________________________.9. They were on the point of canceling the match when the opposition arrived. (call)_______________________________________________.10. It’s a waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony

(worth)_______________________________________________.11. I never thought of going by train (occurred)_______________________________________________.12. He is very likely to come. (probability)_______________________________________________.13. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when she died (which)_______________________________________________.14. The new ambassador is well- informed about current affairs

(wide)_______________________________________________.15. Arena never had enough to live on until he married that rich singer. (short)_______________________________________________.16. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor felt ill. (sooner)

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_______________________________________________.17. Several members of the committee said they were worried about his proposals (concern)_______________________________________________.18. Mr. Watson managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbor helped him. (without)_______________________________________________.19. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students (take)_______________________________________________.20. The success of our local theatre has made our city famous (on the map)_______________________________________________.

12 th April,

2006

Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage with one suitable word (cam_green 32)

The use of audio-description- a technique designed to enable blind people to enjoy the theatre- was pioneered in America in 1981. While continuing to listen in the (1)………way to stage dialogue and sound, visually-impaired (2)…………of the audience also receive a commentary on what is (3)…………..seen

For (4)……………who reluctantly give up the theatre when they begin to lose their (5)…………, audio-description can receive an valued interest. For those, however, who have always enjoyed the theatre (6)………….total blindness, audio-description presents a whole new dimension.

It is not (7)……………to see the lights go down to be caught up in (8)……………sense of anticipation which gradually silences and unites the audience, (9)……………the curtain has gone up, it is simply a case of total concentration (10)………….as not to miss one word, tone, nuance or stage sound that (11)……………..provide a clue (12)………….some visual happening. Even (13)…………..sight, theatre can be a delight, but there are innumerable gaps to be filled. Audio- description is the (14)…………..solution. It (15)……………you in the picture by providing explanatory comments before the curtain goes up, and then audio commentary is relayed (16)…………an earphone by a person (17)………………is standing at the side or back of the stage (18)………………the performance.

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Obviously (19)……………..can replace lost sight but to a wonderful and perhaps surprising (20)………………audio-description makes it possible to see a play without sight. It is an exciting glimpse of things to come.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible.

1. House prices have risen dramatically this yearThere has ____________________________________2. This affair does not concern you.This affair is no _______________________________3. You must submit articles for the magazine by June 16th

The final date _________________________________4. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered himDespite his __________________________________________________________5. What a surprise to see you here !.Fancy __________________________ !6. I don’t intend to apologize to either of themI have _________________________________7. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to meNot until________________________________________________________8. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attendedHad it not _____________________________________________________9. The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employeesEach ________________________________________________. 10. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialectBut for his command ________________________________________________. 11. He finds maps hard to follow.He has ________________________________________________. A, William decided that an actor’s life was not for him (cut)________________________________________________. B, The President arranged for me to use his chauffeur- driven car whenever I liked(disposal) ________________________________________________.C, My cat has lost its appetite (them) (off)________________________________________________. D, The children made every effort to please their father (best)

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________________________________________________. E, They decided not to go to by boat because they thought they would be seasick.(fear) ________________________________________________. F, The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car

(getaway)________________________________________________. G, People don’t want to buy cars with large engines anymore

(call)________________________________________________. H, Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now (halved) ________________________________________________. I, The Prime Mister is unlikely to call an early general election

(likelihood)________________________________________________. J, Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us (beyond)________________________________________________. K, The project received the unanimous approval of the committee.(favour) ________________________________________________. L, His reactions are quite unpredictable. (knows)________________________________________________. M, There are several categories of people who do not have pay the new tax.(exempt) ________________________________________________. N, We used to spend Sunday afternoons working in the garden

(would)________________________________________________. M, Diawarra wasn’t always as rude as that. (be)________________________________________________. O, Susan booked out before we got to her hotel (by the time)________________________________________________. P, What did you do at the moment of the explosion ?.(when) ________________________________________________. R, Not many people attended the meeting.(turnout) ________________________________________________. Read the passage and choose the correct answer

(lanthu. X/10_15)Noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is another

environmental pollutant. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life

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for those who are exposed to it. Unlike the eye, the ear has no lid; therefore, noise penetrates without protection. Loud noise instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In general increase in functioning caused by the flow of adrenalin in response to fear. Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well- being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have known that hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with hearth disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well1. What is the author’s main point ?.

a. Loud noises signal danger. b. The ear is not like the eye.

c. Hearing loss is America’s number one nonfatal health problem.d. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and

psychological health. 2. What is the author’s definition of noise ?.

a. A by-product of technology . c. Unwanted soundb. Physical and psychological harm d. Congestion.

3. According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to

a. annoyance c. dangerb. disease d. damage.

4. It can be inferred from this passage that the eye.a. enjoys greater protection than the ear c. is damaged

by noiseb. responds to fear d. increases

functions.5. What is probably the topic of the paragraph that precedes this passage ?.

a. Urban areas c. Technology.b. Environmental pollutants d. Disease.

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.1. They were angry……..being treated …………children2. I promise to admit you …………..my office.3. These oranges are sold ……..the dozen4. We met each other in Paris ………….coincidence.5. Our house has been……….the market for months.6. I called …………the hope………..finding her at home.

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7. we haven't heard ……….. him for weeks but we're still hoping ……….. a letter8. I was …….the verge of phoning him when he came.9. I expectedly ran …………an old friend in the shopping center last week.10. He set………..a new record for the 1,000 metres in the last Olympic Games.11. I couldn’t make ……….what he was saying. It was beyond my understanding.12. I am sure this milk has gone ………… . It smells funny.13. Do you think I have any chance……..getting ………..my driving test ?.14. The Vietnamese people successfully carried ………the August Revolution in 1945.15. Sad……….it is, unemployment is unlikely to go ……..this year.16. I think you should try and look ………the bright side of everything.17. Fish for breakfast is not ……….everyone’s taste.18. Jack and Rose never see eye………eye on how to bring up their children.19. Nobody lifted a finger …….help me.20. The airplane crashed ……….the sea about one kilometer……the shore.Read the passage, then choose the best answer. ( 10/04.40)

Joseph Pulitzer was born in 1847 in Mako, Hungary. He emigrated to the United States when he was seventeen years old, and was naturalized on his twentieth birthday. He spent his career in journalism working in the mid-west and New York. From 1871 he was also the owner or part-owner of many newspapers. His most famous newspaper was the New York World (which many believe was the model for the Daily Planet of the Superman stories). The World campaigned against corruption, and exposed many scandals. It was also a strong supporter of the rights of the working man. In later life Joseph collapsed from overwork, and lost his sight. He became dedicated to improving the quality of journalism in America, and donated $ 1 million to Columbia University to found a school of journalism. However, his most significant contribution was the establishment of the Pulitzer prizes in his will. These prizes for excellence in journalism have been given every year since 1917 by Columbia University. Since 1942 there have been extra categories for press photography, and later still for criticism, feature writing and commentary. The prize was originally for $ 500, but today the winners of the prize receive a gold medal.

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However, the real value of the prize is that it confirms that the journalist who has received the award is the best American journalist of the year- a fact that is worth much more than $ 500 to the journalist and to the newspaper that employs him or her. 1. Joseph Pulitzer came to America because ….

A, he was with his parents. B. he wanted to be a journalist.

C, Hungary was being attacked by Austria. D. the text does not say.2. As well as writing for newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer……

A, wrote the Superman stories. B. was the boss of some newspapers.

C, won prizes for press photography. D. worked in the mid-west3. The text tells us that Joseph Pulitzer…….

A, became a patriotic American.B, later became a member of Columbia University.C. was one of the richest men in New YorkD. worked very hard

4. The prize is worth….A, 500 USD. B. a lot of moneyC, more than prestige than money. D. a job with a good

newspaper.5. Joseph Pulitzer became an American citizen……

A. three years after he arrived in the United States.B. in 1850.C. after contributing 1 million dollars to a university.D. when he was 17 years old.

17 th April 06. Choose the most suitable word for each space. (80)

Whenever we read about the natural world nowadays, it is generally to be (1)……..dire predictions about its imminent destruction. Some scientists go so (2)……..as to assert that from now on, the world can no longer be called ‘natural’. In so far as future processes of weather, (3)……….., and all the interactions of plant and animal life will no longer carry on in their time-honoured way, unaffected by (4)……… .There will never be such a thing as ‘natural weather’ again, say such writers, only weather(5)……..by global warning. It is had to know whether to believe such……..(6) of doom, possibly because what they are saying seems too terrible to be (7)……. There are other equally influential scientists who argue that climate, for example, has changed many times over the (8) ………., and that what we are experiencing now may simply be part of an endless cycle of change, rather than a disaster on a global (9)…… . One can’t help wondering whether these attempts to wish the problem away (10)……underline the extent to which western

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industrialized countries are to blame for upsetting the world’s (11)……It is not our fault, they seem to be saying, because everything is all right, really! One certain (12)……which is chilling in its implication, is that there is no longer anywhere on the earth’s (13)……., whether in the depths of the oceans or in the polar wastes, which is not (14)……….by polluted air or (15)………with empty cans and bottles. Now we are having to come to terms with understanding just what that means, and it is far from easy.1. A. made B. given C. told D. granted2. A. much B. often C. really D. far3. A. change B. atmosphere C. climate D. even4. A. beings B. man C. people D. humans5. A. built B. manufactured C. affected D. organized6. A. prophets B. champions C. warriors D. giants7. A. stopped B. true C. guessed D. here8. A. top B. again C. centuries D. world9. A. sense B. form C. scale D. existence10. A. simply B. to C. that D. or11. A. future B. ecology C. balance D. population12. A. fact B. must C. fault D. and13. A. planet B. atmosphere C. anywhere D. surface14. A. full B. stained C. breathing D. only15. A. even B. recycled C. littered D. botheredMistake correction. Read the following passage. One word has been omitted from each line.

Most of us know name of William Shakespearevery well. He was of the world’s greatest writers. He wasborn in Stratford-upon-Avon, small English town. The Stratford school was a difficult place that time. The pupilshad to be at school at six the morning in the warmseason and an hour late the winter. Schooldays were long, and only in the holidays could Shakespeare a real rest. But the best thing of all in his life was groups

1. know/ the name2……….3……….4……….5. ……….6. ……….7. ……….8. ……….9. ……….10. ……….11. ……….12. ……….13. ……….

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actors who visited Stratford time to time. He watchedthem and knew that he wanted to an actor. When he was twenty one, he went to London, where he became an actorlater he began write plays. He watched the new life andhe showed life different people understood it. Life itself .was shown in his works. His heroes were still on the stage. We go to the theatre or cinema to meet again and again.

14. ……….15. ……….

Rewrite the following sentences1. If you work hard, you will be able to succeed. (199)

Work hard ________________________________2. In all probability we will finish the project on ThursdayThe project shouldn’t ______________________________3. He’s partially deaf so he finds it difficult to communicate on the phone.Were it ______________________________________________________4. They think a lot about their future job.They give ______________________________5. I am not willing to discuss this matter at the moment.This matter __________________________________6. He didn’t try to conceal his dislike for me.He made _______________________________7. They gave me a place to stay and they didn’t want any money in return.Not only __________________________________________________8. Jack loses his temper easilyIt doesn’t _____________________9. According to the Head Master, only two hundred pupils will be admitted to the school next term.On the ____________________________________________________________Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition. (104)1. I mistook John………….his brother although he bears little resemblance………him2. He kept on playing the radio………our great annoyance and obviously……..our permission 3. The plane was delayed for hours …….end4. The members of a jury are chosen…..random from a list of voters.5. This sweater looked nice when it was new, but now it’s worn ………6. Don’t got so excited. Just calm………and tell us what happened7. Isn’t your class picnic today ?. – No, our plans for the picnic fell ……….

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8. It’s been a rough day. I am going to turn…….early and get a good night’s sleep.9. Many accidents are brought………by carelessness10. The police are looking ………..the crime11. Production has been held …………..by strikes.12. I agreed to pay …………..the loan in monthly installments over two years13. We weren’t able to convince him ……….the real value of the plan14. I have got a spare room, so I can put you…………if you’re ever her again 15. Alan was very unhappy when his marriage broke………..two years ago.Fill in the blanks with a, an or the, if necessary. (154)1. Let’s go by ………….underground.2. He took one of …………books at ……….random3. I came across…………book by ………..chance4. After she had………..leisurely dinner downstairs Julia played ……piano for ….while 5. There was nothing to be said in …….answer to such…….bitter accusations6. His name was mentioned in ………connection with ……..ping-pong championship7. He spent part of ……..afternoon telling them…………news he could not tell them by ………telephone.8. He knew Marion Sharpe by…………sight as he knew everyone in ………Australia9. He asked……man what was his idea with ……regard to ……best means for his plan.

19 th April , 2006 Read the following passage, then choose the best answer

(11_02/159)

Paul Watson is an environmental activist. He is a man who believes that he must do something, not just talk about doing something. Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways. Some people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much. Other people think that he is a criminal.

On July 16, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd. Watson and the people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal. However, they had a strange prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra. The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it, and sank it. As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea. The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home in Canada. Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful.

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The Sierra had been a whaling ship which had operated illegally. The captain and crew of the Sierra did not obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling. Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut out off the meat, and froze it. Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten.

Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra. However, the commission did very little, and Paul became impatient. He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he could. He offered to pay $ 25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ships, and he sank the Sierra. He acted because he believes that the whales must be protected. Still, he acted without the approval of his government; therefore, his actions were controversial.

Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist. Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth. Like Watson, they do not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have became impatient. Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it.

1. An environmental activist is someone who……A. runs into whaling ships B. does something to

protect the Earth.C. talks about protecting endangered species D. is a hero, like

Paul Watson.2. When something is controversial,

A. everyone agrees with it. B. everyone disagrees with it.

C. people have different ideas about it. D. people protect it. 3. The members of a ship’s crew are…

A. the men and women who work on the shipB. the people who work on airplanes.C. all of the people on a ship, including the passengers.D. the people who own the ship.

4. The main idea of paragraph one is that…A. Paul Watson is a hero to some peopleB. Activists are people who do something.C. Paul Watson is controversial environmental activist.D. Paul Watson does not believe in talking.

5. The Sea Shepherd was hunting …A. the Atlantic Ocean B. whales.C. the Sierra. D. Portugal.

6. The Sierra did not return to the sea because …A. the whales ate it. B. it was sold in

Portugal

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C. the Sea Shepherd sank it. D. None of the above is correct.7. The author implies that Paul Watson lives in….

A. Portugal B. a ship on the Atlantic.C. the Sierra. D. Canada.

8. The captain and the crew of the Sierra were acting illegally because …

A. they were not obeying international lawsB. they were whaling.C. they were killing and selling whalesD. All of the above are correct

9. The main idea of paragraph three is that…A. the Sierra sold whale meat in some countriesB. the people on the Sierra did not obey international lawsC. the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they couldD. whaling is illegal according to international law

10. Watson ran into the Sierra because …A. He wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling.B. He was impatient with the government’s actionsC. He wanted to protect the whales from the whalers.D. All of the above are correct.

Fill in each blank with one word (47)The umbrella is a very ordinary object. It keeps the rain and the

sun ……….(1)people. Most umbrellas fold up, so it is easy to carry them.

However, the umbrella did not begin life as an ordinary……….(2). It was a sign of royalty or importance. Some African tribes still use umbrellas in this way today. Someone carries an umbrella and walks behind the king or …………person.

Umbrellas are very old. The Chinese had them ………….the eleventh century……….. . From there, umbrellas traveled to India, Persia, and Egypt. In Greece and Rome, men wouldn’t use them. They believed umbrellas were only for……….

When the Spanish explorers went to Mexico, they saw the Aztec kings using umbrellas. English explorers saw native American princes…………umbrellas on the east coast………….North America. It seems that people in different parts of the world …… umbrellas at different times

England was probably the first country in ……….where ordinary people used umbrellas ………..the rain. England has a rainy climate and umbrellas are very …………there.

Everyone …………..umbrellas today. The next time you carry one, remember that for centuries only great men and women used them. Perhaps you are really a king or queen, a …………..or prince.

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Rewrite the following sentences

1. She thinks supermarkets are better than small shops(prefer)

_________________________________________________________________2. You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.

(matter)

_________________________________________________________________3. Tom spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.

(only)

_________________________________________________________________4. The full amount will have to be paid when you book

(necessary)_________________________________________________________________5. They will not announce the decision formally.

(73)No formal ___________________________________________6. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof.The robbers___________________________________________7. Karajan was the first person to recognize her extraordinary musical gift.It ___________________________________________8. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language.Unlike ___________________________________________9. Thanks to Laura’s support I was able to finish the projectsHad it ___________________________________________10. It was his over-confidence that led to his defeat in the Wimbledon final.If ___________________________________________11. I am determined to refuse his offer.I have no ___________________________________________12. I feel that I don’t fit in with the people in the new office

(fish)

___________________________________________13. The authorities in Kenya claim to have eliminated poaching

(according)

___________________________________________14. Meeting his long- lost brother, he was speechless (at)

(180)

___________________________________________15. I think a week’s holiday would do you good. (from)

___________________________________________16. Graham spends all his time working (devoted)

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___________________________________________17. If children do not get affection, it is harmful (lack)

___________________________________________18. She was born into a scholarly family (learned)

___________________________________________19. I won’t tolerate this behavior for a minute longerI won’t put___________________________________________20. Liz said unforgivable things to her father at the dinner partyWhat ___________________________________________21. The realization that I had been swindled came much later.Only ___________________________________________22. You won’t find out if they are open if you don’t phone themWithout ___________________________________________23. The reason why he applied for a job abroad was to earn more moneyWith a ___________________________________________

21 st April 06 Rewrite each of the sentences below as directed.1. It was alleged that there had been a fight

(332/11_01)

There was …………………………………………2. It was wrong of you not call the doctor at onceYou should ………………………………………….3. I remember my father’s unusually taking me to the zoo.I remember……………………………………………….4. The blue cases are as heavy as the brown cases are.The brown cases have ……………………………………5. But for his presence of mind, there might have been a serious accident.Had……………………………………………………………………………6. Everyone must admit that prevention is better than cureThere is no …………………………………………………..7. No tuition fees are payable in any publicly- maintained schools.Publicly- maintained ………………………………………………8. It was pure chance that a policeman was passing as I was attacked.Only ………………………………………………………………………9. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was sayingFew ……………………………………………………………10. She asked that she wanted to know where he lived, what he did, and whether he had a wifeShe asked “………………………………………………………………………11. He promised he would give up smoking foreverHe forswore………………………………………………………………….1. He was very angry because of his son’s failure in the final examination (mood)

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………………………………………………………………………………………2. He said to be a very kind and honest man (salt)…………………………………………………………………………3. John and her arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the same the time.

(coincided)……………………………………………………………………………………….4. He is very knowledgeable about politics.

(authority)………………………………………………………………………………….5. You didn’t believe his story, did you ?. (taken)………………………………………………………6. Her behaviour is quite incomprehension to us (loss)…………………………………………………………………………Preposition1. I am nervous …………….being alone at night2. When the fire reached the cargo of chemicals, the whole ship went……………3. It is high time you imposed limitations …………..expenditure.4. He spoke for hours ………..end5. He worked six hours ……….a stretch6. She convinced the court………..her innocence7. They have security guards to discourage people …………..stealing8. Please settle………..and pay attention, everyone !.9. I believe that Diana has recently come ……….. a lot of money10. I think there are not enough cakes to go…………

April 24, 2006Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings. (286/oli11_01)

1. Their party is on the same date as another one I have been invited to.Their party coincides ………………………………………………………….2. If I am lucky, I will get a job as soon as I get there.With a ………………………………………………………3. She fully understands that she will have to work hardShe’s well………………………………………………………4. He never thought of telling herIt never ……………………………………………….5. That sentence doesn’t have an understandable meaningThat sentence makes …………………………………….6. He didn’t know about her feelings for him.He was …………………………………………………7. She suddenly thought that she might have misunderstood him.It crossed…………………………………………………………………..8. “I am innocent”’ she said, and the court believed her.She convinced ………………………………………………………………9. I don’t understand a single word of her letter.I can’t make …………………………………………..

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10. There’s a smell of onions in this room (311)

This room ………………………………………………………11. Neil is always getting in people way.Neil has …………………………………………………………12. It was a mistake to enter Brian for the exam.Brian shouldn’t ……………………………………..13. The lights failed the moment they began work (hardly)…………………………………………………………………………………. (301)

14. Everyone but James failed to catch the robber.(succeeded)

………………………………………………………………………………….15. They will consider age and experience when they decide the salary. (account)………………………………………………………………………………….16. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.We were …………………………………………………………………..17. They are unlikely to come. (doubtful)

(175)

………………………………………………………………………………….18. Mom, please persuade Dad to go with us. (talk)………………………………………………………………………………….19. Do you know what has happened to John ? (become)………………………………………………………………………………….20. If you do what I ask everything will be all right (co-operate)………………………………………………………………………………….21. She is not sure whether she wants to marry him or not now

(second)………………………………………………………………………………….22. She doesn’t speak to strange people. (habit)………………………………………………………………………………….23. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more

(sight)………………………………………………………………………………….24. We haven’t heard from him for ages (touch)

(206)

…………………………………………………………………………………….Ex. Rewrite the following sentences1. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her

(11/04_427)

Busy…………………………………………………………………2. The violent criticism of the Prime Minister was quite unjustified.There _________________________________________________3. They substituted a new chair for the broken one.They replaced___________________________________________

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4. If his solicitor hadn’t advised him he would have made a serious mistake.Had it…………………………………………………………………………5. You think fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong. Contrary……………………………………………………………….6. The police were informed of the murdered man. The identity _________________________________________7. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications The more ______________________________________________________8. We have been trying to sell our house for well over six months

(409)

Our house has ___________________________________________________9. They didn’t get married because their parents were against it.Were it ……………………………………………………………10. This is a subject that Jack and John disagree about (eye)

(406)

_____________________________________________________________.11. I saw a television programme last month which was very similar to this one (bear)………………………………………………………………………………………12. You really should be able to dress yourself by now

(time)._____________________________________________ (393) 13. I am planning to sell this car and buy another one

(thinking)._________________________________________________14. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy or not (consideration)_______________________________________________________15. His resignation came as a surprise.It came ___________________________________________16. Betty is very happy to look after the patientsBetty is devoted _______________________________17. It is quite pointless to complainThere is __________________________________________________18. Don’t run away with the idea that learning English is easy

(draw)___________________________________________________________19. The two paintings took identical to me.I can ____________________________________________________

(386)

20. I was shaken by the picture I saw in the newspaper.What _________________________________________________21. Imagine winning a million pounds- I’d be over the moon !If I were _____________________________________________

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22. Not having heard the weather forecast, John was surprised by the snow As _______________________________________________23. Man can’t exist without air, food and water. Air ________________________________________________24. I admire Julie totally. (nothing) 5 th May, 2006

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