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SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1. (10 points) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to complete each of the

following sentences.
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If you _________ Hawaii, send me a postcard.
A. visited
B. had visited
C. will visit
D. should visit
I am very __________ to you for giving me the advice on how to study effectively.
A. thanking
B. helpful
C. grateful
D. kind
-Ms. Ann:"Your parents must be proud of your result at school". – Mai:"___________ ."
A. Sorry to hear that
B. I am glad you like it
C. Of course
D. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging

I am gripped with fever whenever a new year is coming.
A. I have got a temperature
B. I feel disappointed
C. I am excited
D. I get upset
Thanks for lending me your umbrella; it really came in _______________ .
A. used
B. handy
C. handful
D. needy
You look tired. ____________hard all day?
A. Are you working
B. Have you been working
C. Do you work
D. Did you work
He ___________ his old friend on the way to the airport yesterday.
A. came across
B. came over
C. came up with
D. came on
The harder you try, ____________ .
A. the most success you achieve
B. you achieve the more success
C. the more success you achieve
D. the better you achieve success
-Mr. Peter: “I’d like to try on these sandals, please” - Salesgirl: “_________”
A. I’d love to.
B. That’s right, sir.
C. By all means, sir
D. Why not?

How did you ___________ to stop little Lisa from crying?
A. help
B. control
C. aid
D. manage
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Your answers:
Part 2 (10 marks). There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write
the corrections in your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
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The sun was shining quite bright as Mrs. Grant left her house, and she saw not need to take an
umbrella with her. She got on the bus to the nearest town and suddenly it started to rain. It had
not stopped when the bus reached at the market half an hour later. Mrs. Grant stood up and
absent-mindedly picked up the umbrella that was hanging on the seat in front of her. A cold
voice said loudly: “That is my, Madam!”
Suddenly she remembered that she had left her house without her umbrella, Mrs. Grant felt
embarrassing. She apologized and tried at the same time to ignore the pleasant look that the
owner of the umbrella was giving her.
When she got off the bus, Mrs. Grant went to a shop which she could buy an umbrella. She
found a very pretty one and, because it was such pretty, she decided to buy other as a present for
her daughter. She made the rest of her shopping and had lunch in a café .
In the afternoon she got on the homeward bus with the two umbrellas under her arm, and sat
down. Then she saw that, in a surprising way, she was sitting next to the woman who had made
her to feel so uncomfortable this morning. This woman now looked at her, then at the umbrellas,
and said: “You have had quite a good day, I see”.

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SECTION C – READING
Part 1 (10 points) Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each
question, write the correct letter A,B,C or D in your answer part.
Pollution also has a dramatic effect on natural resources. Ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, coral
reefs, and rivers (1) ____ many important services for Earth’s environment. They enhance water and
air quality, provide habitat for plants and animals, and provide food and medicines. Any or all of

these ecosystem (2)____ may be impaired or destroyed by pollution. Moreover, because of the
complex (3)____ among the many types of organisms and ecosystems, environmental contamination
may have far-reaching (4) ____ that are not immediately obvious or that are difficult to predict. For
instance, scientists can only speculate on some of the potential impacts of the depletion of the ozone
layer, the protective layer in the atmosphere that shields Earth (5) ___ the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet
rays.
Another major effect of pollution is the tremendous cost of pollution cleanup and prevention. The
global effort to control emissions of carbon dioxide, a gas (6) ____ the combustion of fossil fuels
such as coal or oil, or of other organic materials like wood, is one such example. The cost of
maintaining annual national carbon dioxide emissions at 1990 levels is (7) ____ to be 2 percent of
the gross domestic product for developed countries.
In addition to its effects on the (8)____, health, and natural resources, pollution has social
implications. Research has shown that low-income populations and minorities do not receive the
same (9)____ from environmental contamination as do higher-income communities. Toxic waste
incinerators, chemical plants, and solid waste dumps are often located in low-income communities
because of a/an (10) ____ of organized, informed community involvement in municipal decisionmaking processes.
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A. perform
B. make
C. fulfill
D. have
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A. services
B. arrangements
C. functions
D. reserves
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A. ties
B. relations
C. involvement

D. relationships
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A. consequences
B. results
C. impacts
D. effects
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A. by
B. from
C. with
D. in
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A. made from
B. made of
C. produced from
D. done up
7.
A. attibuted
B. estimated
C. contributed
D. counted
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A. economist
B. economic
C. economics
D. economy
9.
A. assurance
B. insurance
C. prevention

D. protection
10. A. lack
B. shortage
C. exhaution
D. absence
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Part 2. (10 marks): Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the
numbered blanks provided below the passage.
BIN YOUR RUBBISH

When was the last time you walked down a litter-free street? Although millions of pounds a year
are spent (1)________clearing rubbish, this alone cannot solve the problem.The solution lies in our
hands.

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Dropping litter is, in (2)__________, against the law in Britain. You can be fined up (3)__________
£1,000. Not (4)___________ is litter ugly, but it can also be dangerous. Litter encourages vermin
(5)________ as rats. Why is there so much litter? Most consumer products are over-packaged; a
single item (6) _________ be wrapped in plastic, put in a box, wrapped in cellophane and then put in
a plastic carrier bag. What can we do about this growing problem? If every citizen does his or her
job, together we can clean up the streets. Try recycling paper and plastic bottles. Never drop litter;
(7)___________ the smallest piece of paper contributes (8)__________ the problem. Avoid buying
over-packaged items from supermarkets and take your (9)_________ carrier bags. You could also
organise day-trips to the local countryside and beaches in (10)_________ to pick up rubbish. If
people makes themselves responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanlinessin their area, the
problem may be solved.

Your answers.
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Part 3 (10 marks). Read the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C
or D and write it on your answer box.
James Waltham – Chocolate Taster
Whenever I tell people what I do for a living, they can hardly believe this job exists. But I’m
not joking! I spend my days at work eating chocolate! Tasting the chocolate is an essential part of
making sure that customers get perfect bars of high-quality chocolate from the company I work for.
Every week I receive samples, small amounts that show what the chocolate is like, from our
factory and I have to check them for taste, texture and smell. I also have to taste the raw materials
we usually use - the nuts, fruit and so on. I spend days choosing the most suitable ones to go into the
chocolate.
Just beside my company office I have a kitchen where I can test and taste products I make and I keep my colleagues happy by giving them samples! My kitchen is full of machines and
ingredients to play with. It’s wonderful to have a private space I can go off to during the day.
No two days are the same in this job. Sometimes I am at our food lab and others I’m out of
the country buying our raw materials and as I’ve got a young family that can be difficult. But that
kind of variety, and lack of routine, is something I love about the job, although I think it still comes
second to the chocolate itself! The question I get asked most is whether I get bored of chocolate. I’ve
worked with it for a long time, and I’ve never felt I didn’t want to eat it. In fact, I’ll often go home
and eat some more in the evening!
1. What is James Waltham doing in the text?
A. Recommending the best ways to test chocolate.
B. Describing what personal qualities are needed to do his job.
C. Telling readers what makes his job worth doing for him.
D. Suggesting different methods of making chocolate.
2. James says that when he tells people about his work, they ________
A. say they would like to do the same thing.

B. doubt whether he is serious.
C. think it must be very easy.
D. wonder why he chose it as a career.
3. James says that working in his kitchen involves ____________
A. trying various different preparation methods.
B. checking the quantities of ingredients in each bar.
C. discussing his opinions with other members of staff.
D. making sure the best chocolate-making equipment is used.
4. What does James think is a disadvantage of his job?
A. He sometimes feels he has eaten too much chocolate.
B. He finds it difficult to have a routine with his work.

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C. He has worked with the same product too long.
D. He needs to travel abroad some of the time.
5. Which one would be an advert for the chocolate company James works for?
A. Every single bar of chocolate that leaves our factory is tested for its taste.
B. We choose only the best ingredients - just chocolate beans, sugar and milk. We don’t add
anything else.
C. We’re proud of being so environmentally friendly - all our ingredients are bought from local
businesses.
D. We check everything that goes into our chocolate, so that you can enjoy the best chocolate
possible.

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Part 4. Read the text and match the questions (1–5) with the people (A–C).
What a way to spend the summer!
Students tell us about good jobs they’ve got for the summer.
A James
Wow! What an excellent job! Just for the summer I’ve got the best job in the world. I’m a lifeguard
on my local beach. Swimming is my biggest hobby and I normally spend every day of my holidays
on the beach. Now I can do the same thing and earn some money at the same time! I have to watch
the people in the water and help them if there are any problems. Most people are very sensible and
don’t take risks or do dangerous things. Sometimes young children swim out too far though. Then
they get tired and can’t swim back. I go and help them. So, I’m on the beach in the sun and everyone
thinks I’m a hero. Cool job huh? It’s a shame I have to go back to school in two weeks.
B Sally
Last year I worked in a supermarket over the summer and it was a bit boring. Also it was really hot!
So this summer I wanted a job outdoors. There was a notice at school advertising for people to help
at a big tennis tournament in my town. I love tennis and the competition is outside on grass courts,
so it sounded perfect. And it is! I’m a ball girl. That means I stay by the net and when there are balls
on the court I run across and pick them up. It’s quite tiring but I’m getting a lot of exercise which is
brilliant. I also meet famous players every day. Much better than working in a supermarket!
C Imogen
When it’s hot and you’re out in the sun, what’s the best thing to eat? Ice cream! And my job this
summer is selling it! I sell ice creams from a stall on the beach near my home and I liked the idea of
eating ice cream all the time – for free. The idea was great but the reality isn’t! The first day I ate so
much that I was ill. So, now I hardly ever eat one – I just don’t like them anymore. But the good

thing is that I’m outside and I think I’m the most popular person on the beach. When people see me
they’re always happy and smiling! That makes you feel very good.
Which person:

Your answer:

1. has changed his/her opinion about something because of her/his job?

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2. uses a particular ability in his/her job?

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3. would like to continue the job after the summer?

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4. compares two types of summer jobs?

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5. isn’t enjoying his/her job as much as expected?

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SECTION D. WRITING

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Part 1( 10 marks). Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. DO NOT change the word given. You must use between TWO
and FIVE words, including the word given.
1. It’s the most beautiful waterfall I’ve ever seen.

(SUCH)

 I ____________________________ beautiful waterfall.
2. As we were about to give up hope, a letter arrived.

(POINT)

 As we were ______________________________up hope, a letter arrived.
3. I haven't been to Oxford for at least ten years.

(WENT)

 The last time __________________________ at least ten years ago.
4. What was the price of that English dictionary?

(PAY)

 How much ___________________________ that English dictionary?
5. Is it really your car or are you making a joke?

(LEG)

 Is it really your car or are ______________________ ?
Part 2: (10 marks)

Lily, a friend who lives in another country, has invited you to come and stay with her family on
your next holiday. You are too busy to accept her invitation. Write a letter (about 80 words) to
your friend. (Your name must be Trang)
In your letter:
* Thank her for the invitation.
* Explain why you cannot come.
* Suggest another time to visit.
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Lots of love,
Trang

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Part 3 (10 marks). Your English teacher has asked you to write a story ( 80-100 words) for your
school story writing competition. Your story MUST have this title:

My lucky day
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_THE END_

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