Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2015 trường THPT Hoàng Lê Kha, Tây Ninh

SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TÂY NINH
Số phách
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HOÀNG LÊ KHA
THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part djffers from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
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2.
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5.

A. electric
A. compose
A. absorb
A. exclaim
A. sword

B. continent
B. computer
B. attach
B. influx

B. word

C. analyze
C. company
C. address
C. excavate
C. afford

D. champion
D. comprise
D. access
D. exaggerate
D. absorb

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that djffers from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
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A. alternative
A. interact
A. ability
A. private
A. equipment

B. continental
B. historic

B. appreciate
B. belong
B. anticipate

C. revolution
C. committee
C. alcoholic
C. indeed
C. emotional

D. explanation
D. linguistics
D. renewable
D. emit
D. tournament

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure.
A. method
B. belief
C. improvement
D. regulation
12. The tennis match tomorrow afternoon will be broadcast ______ on TV and radio.
A. jointly
B. communally
C. uniformly
D. simultaneously
13. It’s high time ______ hard.
A. to study
B. studying

C. study
D. to studying
14. Fossil fuels like coal, gas and oil produce carbon dioxide when ______
A. are burned
B. they burned
C. burned
D. are they burned
15. A: I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you.
B: ______? Haven’t you agreed?
A. Why don’t you
B. How is it
C. What is it
D. Why do you think
16. It was a fine day for a picnic, ______ it was rather cold.
A. if
B. therefore
C. so
D. though
17. The bad weather _______ the flight being delayed.
A. resulted in
B. made
C. caused
D. created
18. _______ children like ice- cream. That’s quite natural.
A. The most
B. Most of
C. Most
D. The most of

19. ______ has she behaved like that before.
A. Never
B. Only by
C. For
D. When
20. We lost the match ______ one goal.
A. with
B. for
C. by
D. from
21. - “Are we the only ones coming?”
- “I asked that Minh _______ here, too.”
A. be
B. to be
C. being
D. would be
22. When Ly came to Britain, she had to get ______ on the left.
A. use to driving
B. use to drive
C. used to driving
D. used to drive
23. The train ______ to arrive at 11.30 but it was an hour late.
A. supposed
B. is supposed
C. was supposed
D. had supposed
24. It was not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.
A. that the first bridge was built
B. was the first bridge built
C. that the first bridge being built

D. the bridge building was
25. - Marie: “What a lovely house you have!” - Phil: “______”
A. No problem
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so
D. Of course not, it’s not costly
26. He agreed to accept the position _______ a share of the company’s profits.
A. in the agreement that he would be giving
B. with the aim that he would be received
C. with the purpose that he would give
D. on the understanding that he would be given
27. What we know about certain diseases is still not sufflcient to prevent them from spreading easily
among the population.
A. enough
B. important
C. efficient
D. imperative
28. The new teacher was ______ to the needs of all the children in her care.
A. attentive
B. observant
C. earnest
D. careful
29. “Thank you for your lovely present. “________”
A. It was the least we could do.
B. No worry. A present is coming
C. Yes, it’s really a lovely present
D. Why do you have to say so?
30. The boss is busy just now. I think he will need _______ time to answer your letter.
A. little
B. a little

C. lots of
D. plenty of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. The guide has recommended that (A) both we (B) be as attentive (C) as possible when we (D) visit
the old castle.
32. (A) The qualifying examination (B) consists of two (C) three-hours periods (D) taken on
consecutive days.
33. The United States (A) themselves (B) will play a leading role (C) if it can render help to (D) other
countries.
34. The (A) winner photograph (B) was of an old barn window (C) covered with (D) a delicate, lacy
frost.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in
each of the following questions.
35. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.
A. She reminded him to phone the office.
B. She asked him whether he phoned the office.
C. She offered to phone the office for him.
D. She allowed him to phone the office.
36. A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.


A. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
B. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
D. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
37. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
A. I think you’d rather deliver the sofa on Saturday.
B. I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday.
C. I wanted to know if you could deliver the sofa on Saturday.

D. I expected you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
38. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Ha Noi.
C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
D. Mr. Phong is in Ha Noi, so you might have seen him.
39. Lam hasn’t seen his aunt since she left for Ho Chi Minh City.
A. Lam last saw his aunt before she left for Ho Chi Minh City.
B. Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City but he didn’t see her.
C. Lam hasn’t seen his aunt in Ho Chi Minh City yet.
D. The last time Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City she didn’t see him.
40. How old do you think this building is?
A. When did you build this building?
B. How many buildings did you build?
C. When was this building built?
D. How old were you when you built this
41. Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office.
A. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left.
B. She left the office when she saw how angry he was.
C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office.
D. He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left.
42. The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel.
A. When he stops smoking, he’ll begin to feel better.
B. As soon as he feels better, he’ll try to stop smoking.
C. He feels so much better since he stopped smoking.
D. Though he feels much better, he still smokes.
43. The only reason why the party was a great success was that a famous statesman attended it.
A. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not be a great success.
B. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not have been a great
success.

C. The party would not have been successful if a famous statesman had attended it.
D. The attendance of a famous statesman would have made the party successful.
44. They recommend building more factories in poor rural areas.
A. More factories are recommended to build in poor rural areas.
B. Poor rural areas should recommend building more factories.
C. It is recommended that poor rural areas should build more factories.
D. They recommend that more factories should be built in poor rural areas.
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Passage 1
The skin has many layers. Basically it consists of three parts-epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
The epidermis is composed of a complex of submicroscopic structures. Keratin is a layer of such
structures. Keratin is a substance like horns of the cow, nails of man and hairs of the cat. It is composed
of keratocytes and forms the protective layer of the skin. The structural change of keratocytes in the


keratinization process involves many steps. As the keratocytes move from the basal layer to the
cornfield layer, some chemical changes occur. The cell bodies of the melanocytes are normally confined
to the basal layer of the epidermis. Melanocyte processes extend for some distance between epidermal
cells. When melanin formation is stimulated, the cell bodies of the melanocytes also appear in the supra
basal layers of the epidermis.
45. The main purpose of this passage is to_______
A. initiate action
B. relate facts
C. tell a mysterious story
D. describe a new invention
46. The skin is like_______
A. an onion
B. a melon
C. an orange

D. a cherry
47. The keratin is a layer _______
A. thinner than the subcutaneous tissue
B. composed of various kinds of cell
C. as hard as steel
D. of many colors
48. Keratocytes function to_______
A. destroy bacteria
B. migrate in the epidermis
C. penetrate dermis
D. absorb water
49. Melanocytes form a layer of_______
A. tissue which originates from epidermis
B. cells
C. pigment
D. subcutaneous tissue
Passage 2
Exam Fitness
Research has shown that success in exams depends on physical as well as intellectual fitness, and while
there is no substitute for studying, keeping yourself in good physical shape will help you to make the
most of what you have learned. The following advice will enable you to perform at your best at exam
time.
Exercise — Many people believe that there are two kinds of students: the fit, sun-tanned type with
bulging muscles and a low IQ, and the weak, pasty academics, who wear thick glasses and pass all their
exams. The implication is that students are either intellectual or physical, which is not in fact the case.
Recent studies have found that students who take regular exercise generally do better at school than
those who don't. For example, twenty minutes of aerobic exercise will immediately bring about:
• An improved performance in IQ tests
• A reduction in stress
• Improved levels of alertness and concentration

• Faster, clearer and more creative thinking
• An improvement in your memory
So, try to do some aerobic exercise at least three times a week. But remember, as exercise peps you up,
it's better not to do it near bedtime. It could cause insomnia. And on the exam day, exercise before your
exam starts, preferably outdoors.
Body clocks and sleep — Our bodies and minds are programmed to run to a particular schedule and
our mental and physical abilities change dramatically during the day. For example, concentration,
memory and the ability to work with our hands, all reach a peak in the afternoon, and fall to a low in the
middle of the night. Our body clocks are set and kept in sync by daylight which also keeps us alert.
Confusing your body clock will make you less alert and less effective. Lack of sleep will affect a
student's ability to read a book and remember things well.
Some points to remember:


• You should sleep at regular times so as not to confuse your body clock.
You must get enough daylight. Study in a well-lit room, preferably near a window.
• The best times to study are between 9.00 and 12.00 noon, and then late afternoon between 4.00 and
6.00.
• The worst times are after lunch, and also late at night. Study late at night will disrupt your body clock.
• A short nap during the afternoon will help you study and could result in an improved performance.
50. What is the point that the author is trying to make?
A. He provides advice about how to prepare yourself mentally for examinations.
B. He helps students prepare mentally and physically for examinations.
C. He says that physical exercise is more likely to bring about exam success than studying.
D. He says that our mental and physical abilities change all the time.
51. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. Students are either intellectual or physical.
B. There are two basic types of students: intellectual and physical.
C. Students' physical condition affects how well they do in exams.
D. Physical students pass all their exams.

52. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Late-night exercise might make it difficult for students to sleep.
B. Exercise peps you up.
C. Indoor exercise is preferable.
D. Students concentrate better if they do exercise.
53. Which of the following statements is true?
A. People find it most difficult to concentrate in the afternoon.
B. Study your lessons in the late afternoon because your memory is at its best then.
C. Your body clock can be confused by regular sleeping time.
D. Confusing your body clock will result in lack of sleep.
54. Which of the following would the author most probably NOT recommend?
A. take a daytime sleep
B. study your lessons in the morning
C. study where there is enough light
D. do no exercise before your exam starts
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE EUROPEAN UNION
The Ruropean Union (EU) is an organization that brings European countries together to
cooperate on economic and political matters. To help member countries make (55) _______ and settle
disputes, the EU has its own governing bodies. These (56) _______ a legislature and courts.
A major goal of the EU is to promote (57) ______ trade between member countries. In the past,
trade barriers prevented European countries from trading freely. These barriers included tariffs, a tax
paid (58) _______ goods are moved from one country to another. Removing tariffs, made trading easier
and less costly.
The EU also (59) ______ it easier for people to move from one country to another to find work
or go to school. Today, all EU member countries grant their citizens European citizenship. That means a
citizen of France or Germany has the (60) ______ to live and work in every other country that belongs
(61) ______ the EU.
In addition to economic cooperation, the EU works to promote (62) ______ cooperation among

its members. The EU believes member countries (63) ______ decide together how to respond to


international problems or threats. But many Europeans don’t want to (64) ______ the right to defend
their countries as they see fit. Often, this makes political cooperation difficult.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.

A. talks
A. consist
A. liberal
A. even if
A. think
A. right
A. to
A. cultural
A. should
A. set up

B. appointments
B. include
B. restricted

B.eventhough
B. consider
B. title
B. with
B. educational
B. need
B. give up

C. discussions
C. contain
C. open
C.when
C. makes
C. power
C. for
C. trading
C. ought
C. put off

D. decisions
D. cover
D. free
D.where
D. allows
D. freedom
D. on
D. political
D. would
D. care for

WRITING:
Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences as directed (0.25 mark/ 1 correct answer)
1. You should have your leather jacket dry cleaned.
Your leather jacket needs ………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I didn't realize he was the author and that's why I was so rude about his new book.
Had I realized ……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. He's a careless driver.
He drives …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. They decided to go not until after the storm.
Only when ……………………………………………………………………………….. ……………..
Part 2: Write a paragraph about 100-150 words:
Describe one of your close friends


1. A
11. A
21. A
31. A
41. B
51. C
61. A

2. C
12. D
22. C
32. C
42. A
52. C
62. D

3. D
13. A
23. C
33. A
43. B
53. B
63. A

KEY
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4. D
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. C
14. C
15. B
16.D
17. A
18. C
24. A
25. B
26. D
27. A
28. A
34. A
35. A
36. D
37. B
38. C

44. D
45.B
46. A
47. A
48. B
54. D
55. D
56. B
57. D
58. C
64. B

9. A
19. A
29. A
39. A
49. A
59. C

10. D
20. C
30. B
40. C
50. B
60. A

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part djffers from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

A. electric
A. compose
A. absorb
A. exclaim
A. sword

B. continent
B. computer
B. attach
B. influx
B. word

C. analyze
C. company
C. address
C. excavate
C. afford

D. champion
D. comprise
D. access
D. exaggerate
D. absorb

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that djffers from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

A. alternative
A. interact
A. ability
A. private
A. equipment

B. continental
B. historic
B. appreciate
B. belong
B. anticipate

C. revolution
C. committee
C. alcoholic
C. indeed
C. emotional

D. explanation
D. linguistics
D. renewable
D. emit
D. tournament

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure.
A. method
B. belief
C. improvement
D. regulation
12. The tennis match tomorrow afternoon will be broadcast ______ on TV and radio.
A. jointly
B. communally
C. uniformly
D. simultaneously
13. It’s high time ______ hard.
A. to study
B. studying
C. study
D. to studying
14. Fossil fuels like coal, gas and oil produce carbon dioxide when ______
A. are burned
B. they burned
C. burned
D. are they burned
15. A: I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you.
B: ______? Haven’t you agreed?
A. Why don’t you
B. How is it
C. What is it
D. Why do you think
16. It was a fine day for a picnic, ______ it was rather cold.
A. if
B. therefore

C. so
D. though
17. The bad weather _______ the flight being delayed.
A. resulted in
B. made
C. caused
D. created
18. _______ children like ice- cream. That’s quite natural.
A. The most
B. Most of
C. Most
D. The most of
19. ______ has she behaved like that before.
A. Never
B. Only by
C. For
D. When
20. We lost the match ______ one goal.
A. with
B. for
C. by
D. from
21. - “Are we the only ones coming?”
- “I asked that Minh _______ here, too.”
A. be
B. to be
C. being
D. would be

22. When Ly came to Britain, she had to get ______ on the left.
A. use to driving
B. use to drive
C. used to driving
D. used to drive
23. The train ______ to arrive at 11.30 but it was an hour late.
A. supposed
B. is supposed
C. was supposed
D. had supposed
24. It was not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.
A. that the first bridge was built
B. was the first bridge built
C. that the first bridge being built
D. the bridge building was
25. - Marie: “What a lovely house you have!” - Phil: “______”
A. No problem
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so
D. Of course not, it’s not costly
26. He agreed to accept the position _______ a share of the company’s profits.
A. in the agreement that he would be giving
B. with the aim that he would be received
C. with the purpose that he would give
D. on the understanding that he would be given
27. What we know about certain diseases is still not sufflcient to prevent them from spreading easily
among the population.
A. enough
B. important
C. efficient

D. imperative
28. The new teacher was ______ to the needs of all the children in her care.
A. attentive
B. observant
C. earnest
D. careful
29. “Thank you for your lovely present. “________”
A. It was the least we could do.
B. No worry. A present is coming
C. Yes, it’s really a lovely present
D. Why do you have to say so?
30. The boss is busy just now. I think he will need _______ time to answer your letter.
A. little
B. a little
C. lots of
D. plenty of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. The guide has recommended that (A) both we (B) be as attentive (C) as possible when we (D) visit
the old castle.
32. (A) The qualifying examination (B) consists of two (C) three-hours periods (D) taken on
consecutive days.
33. The United States (A) themselves (B) will play a leading role (C) if it can render help to (D) other
countries.
34. The (A) winner photograph (B) was of an old barn window (C) covered with (D) a delicate, lacy
frost.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in
each of the following questions.
35. “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.
A. She reminded him to phone the office.

B. She asked him whether he phoned the office.
C. She offered to phone the office for him.
D. She allowed him to phone the office.
36. A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
B. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
D. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
37. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
A. I think you’d rather deliver the sofa on Saturday.
B. I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday.


C. I wanted to know if you could deliver the sofa on Saturday.
D. I expected you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
38. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Ha Noi.
C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
D. Mr. Phong is in Ha Noi, so you might have seen him.
39. Lam hasn’t seen his aunt since she left for Ho Chi Minh City.
A. Lam last saw his aunt before she left for Ho Chi Minh City.
B. Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City but he didn’t see her.
C. Lam hasn’t seen his aunt in Ho Chi Minh City yet.
D. The last time Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City she didn’t see him.
40. How old do you think this building is?
A. When did you build this building?
B. How many buildings did you build?
C. When was this building built?
D. How old were you when you built this

41. Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office.
A. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left.
B. She left the office when she saw how angry he was.
C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office.
D. He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left.
42. The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel.
A. When he stops smoking, he’ll begin to feel better.
B. As soon as he feels better, he’ll try to stop smoking.
C. He feels so much better since he stopped smoking.
D. Though he feels much better, he still smokes.
43. The only reason why the party was a great success was that a famous statesman attended it.
A. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not be a great success.
B. Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not have been a great
success.
C. The party would not have been successful if a famous statesman had attended it.
D. The attendance of a famous statesman would have made the party successful.
44. They recommend building more factories in poor rural areas.
A. More factories are recommended to build in poor rural areas.
B. Poor rural areas should recommend building more factories.
C. It is recommended that poor rural areas should build more factories.
D. They recommend that more factories should be built in poor rural areas.
Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Passage 1
The skin has many layers. Basically it consists of three parts-epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
The epidermis is composed of a complex of submicroscopic structures. Keratin is a layer of such
structures. Keratin is a substance like horns of the cow, nails of man and hairs of the cat. It is composed
of keratocytes and forms the protective layer of the skin. The structural change of keratocytes in the
keratinization process involves many steps. As the keratocytes move from the basal layer to the
cornfield layer, some chemical changes occur. The cell bodies of the melanocytes are normally confined

to the basal layer of the epidermis. Melanocyte processes extend for some distance between epidermal
cells. When melanin formation is stimulated, the cell bodies of the melanocytes also appear in the supra
basal layers of the epidermis.
45. The main purpose of this passage is to_______
A. initiate action
B. relate facts


C. tell a mysterious story
46. The skin is like_______
A. an onion
B. a melon
47. The keratin is a layer _______
A. thinner than the subcutaneous tissue
C. as hard as steel
48. Keratocytes function to_______
A. destroy bacteria
C. penetrate dermis
49. Melanocytes form a layer of_______
A. tissue which originates from epidermis
C. pigment

D. describe a new invention
C. an orange

D. a cherry

B. composed of various kinds of cell
D. of many colors
B. migrate in the epidermis

D. absorb water
B. cells
D. subcutaneous tissue

Passage 2
Exam Fitness
Research has shown that success in exams depends on physical as well as intellectual fitness, and while
there is no substitute for studying, keeping yourself in good physical shape will help you to make the
most of what you have learned. The following advice will enable you to perform at your best at exam
time.
Exercise — Many people believe that there are two kinds of students: the fit, sun-tanned type with
bulging muscles and a low IQ, and the weak, pasty academics, who wear thick glasses and pass all their
exams. The implication is that students are either intellectual or physical, which is not in fact the case.
Recent studies have found that students who take regular exercise generally do better at school than
those who don't. For example, twenty minutes of aerobic exercise will immediately bring about:
• An improved performance in IQ tests
• A reduction in stress
• Improved levels of alertness and concentration
• Faster, clearer and more creative thinking
• An improvement in your memory
So, try to do some aerobic exercise at least three times a week. But remember, as exercise peps you up,
it's better not to do it near bedtime. It could cause insomnia. And on the exam day, exercise before your
exam starts, preferably outdoors.
Body clocks and sleep — Our bodies and minds are programmed to run to a particular schedule and
our mental and physical abilities change dramatically during the day. For example, concentration,
memory and the ability to work with our hands, all reach a peak in the afternoon, and fall to a low in the
middle of the night. Our body clocks are set and kept in sync by daylight which also keeps us alert.
Confusing your body clock will make you less alert and less effective. Lack of sleep will affect a
student's ability to read a book and remember things well.
Some points to remember:

• You should sleep at regular times so as not to confuse your body clock.
You must get enough daylight. Study in a well-lit room, preferably near a window.
• The best times to study are between 9.00 and 12.00 noon, and then late afternoon between 4.00 and
6.00.
• The worst times are after lunch, and also late at night. Study late at night will disrupt your body clock.


• A short nap during the afternoon will help you study and could result in an improved performance.
50. What is the point that the author is trying to make?
A. He provides advice about how to prepare yourself mentally for examinations.
B. He helps students prepare mentally and physically for examinations.
C. He says that physical exercise is more likely to bring about exam success than studying.
D. He says that our mental and physical abilities change all the time.
51. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. Students are either intellectual or physical.
B. There are two basic types of students: intellectual and physical.
C. Students' physical condition affects how well they do in exams.
D. Physical students pass all their exams.
52. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Late-night exercise might make it difficult for students to sleep.
B. Exercise peps you up.
C. Indoor exercise is preferable.
D. Students concentrate better if they do exercise.
53. Which of the following statements is true?
A. People find it most difficult to concentrate in the afternoon.
B. Study your lessons in the late afternoon because your memory is at its best then.
C. Your body clock can be confused by regular sleeping time.
D. Confusing your body clock will result in lack of sleep.
54. Which of the following would the author most probably NOT recommend?
A. take a daytime sleep

B. study your lessons in the morning
C. study where there is enough light
D. do no exercise before your exam starts
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE EUROPEAN UNION
The Ruropean Union (EU) is an organization that brings European countries together to
cooperate on economic and political matters. To help member countries make (55) _______ and settle
disputes, the EU has its own governing bodies. These (56) _______ a legislature and courts.
A major goal of the EU is to promote (57) ______ trade between member countries. In the past,
trade barriers prevented European countries from trading freely. These barriers included tariffs, a tax
paid (58) _______ goods are moved from one country to another. Removing tariffs, made trading easier
and less costly.
The EU also (59) ______ it easier for people to move from one country to another to find work
or go to school. Today, all EU member countries grant their citizens European citizenship. That means a
citizen of France or Germany has the (60) ______ to live and work in every other country that belongs
(61) ______ the EU.
In addition to economic cooperation, the EU works to promote (62) ______ cooperation among
its members. The EU believes member countries (63) ______ decide together how to respond to
international problems or threats. But many Europeans don’t want to (64) ______ the right to defend
their countries as they see fit. Often, this makes political cooperation difficult.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.

A. talks
A. consist

A. liberal
A. even if
A. think
A. right

B. appointments
B. include
B. restricted
B.eventhough
B. consider
B. title

C. discussions
C. contain
C. open
C.when
C. makes
C. power

D. decisions
D. cover
D. free
D.where
D. allows
D. freedom


61.
A. to
B. with

C. for
D. on
62.
A. cultural
B. educational
C. trading
D. political
63.
A. should
B. need
C. ought
D. would
64.
A. set up
B. give up
C. put off
D. care for
WRITING:
Part 1 : Rewrite the following sentences as directed (0.25 mark/ 1 correct answer)
1. You should have your leather jacket dry cleaned.
Your leather jacket needs dry-cleaning.
2. I didn't realize he was the author and that's why I was so rude about his new book.
Had I realized he was the author I would not have been so rude about his new book.
3. He's a careless driver.
He drives carelessly.
4. They decided to go not until after the storm.
Only when
the storm had finished did they decide to go.
Part 2: Write a paragraph about 100-150 words:
Describe one of your close friends

ANSWER KEY
Introduction (0.25 mark)
• Who this person is , his / her relationship to you, and why choose him or her
•
Your overall impression about this person.
Body (0.5 mark)
Paragraph 1
Describing his/ her appearance (physical characteristics)
(His/ her face, age, height, build, hair, clothes,..)
Paragraph 2
Describing his/ her character
Paragraph3
Describing his/ her hobbies/ interests
Conclusion (0.25 mark)
What you feel about this person