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I.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
1.

A.
communicate
B.
appropriate
C.
miraculous
D.
accuracy
2.

A.
recommend
B.

photograph
C.
separate
D.
hurricane
3.

A.
calculation
B.
expectation
C.
education
D.
television


II.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
4.
Even when textbooks are standardized throughout a school system, methods of teaching with them may be
greatly varied.

A.
different
B.
lacking
C.
made the same

D.
expensive
5.
During the Middle Ages, everyone - from the rich landowner down to the most impoverished peasant - had
a clear place in society.

A.
weak
B.
common
C.
wealthy
D.
poor


III.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions
6.
The collecting of stamps is a hobby that interest people of all ages and all walks of life.

A.
collecting
B.
interest
C.
is
D.
walks

7.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or
have neared extinction have increased.

A.
extinct
B.
have
C.
industrialized
D.
species
8.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from Saint
Nicholas, that Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter.

A.
published
B.
when
C.
had written
D.
that
9.
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extreme concerned about the changes to our
climate which are taking place.

A.
in

B.
extreme
C.
about
D.
are
10.
It is thought that the unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such
as carbon dioxide, being emitting into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes.

A.
has
B.
emitting
C.
so-called
D.
industrial


IV.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
11.
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A.
thoroughly
B.
altogether

C.
considerably
D.
specifically
12.
If you give me a hand, I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.

A.
stand by me
B.
pick me up
C.
do me a favour
D.
take my fingers
13.
I am feeling under the weather today.

A.
happy
B.
sick
C.
disappointed
D.
sad


V.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture,
such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible
expressions of culture, which are taught
deliberately
and learned consciously, are only
the tip of the iceberg

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of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural
insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being
impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening
behavior, or what we consider beautiful or ugly. These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without
being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from
those
we have
learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise
when we are unable to recognize others' behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to
misinterpret other people's behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing
that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the
legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we
might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing
exotic
clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that
we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly
to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the
invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.

14.
According to passage 4, which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?

A.
learning about our own culture in school

B.
unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors

C.
strange behavior from someone speaking our language

D.
strange behavior from someone speaking a foreign language
15.
It is implied in paragraph 4 that _______.

A.
the more visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have

B.
the less visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have

C.

the more visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have

D.
the less visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have
16.

The word
"those"
in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A.
people from a different culture
B.
topics that should be avoided

C.

people who speak a different language
D.
invisible cultural assumptions
17.
The word
"deliberately"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.
intentionally
B.
slowly
C.
accurately
D.
randomly
18.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?

A.
how late is considered impolite

B.
what food to eat in a courthouse

C.
how people express interest in what others are saying

D.
what topics to avoid in conversation
19.
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when _______.

A.

people compete with those from other cultures

B.

people think cultural differences are personal

C.
some people recognize more cultural differences than others

D.
one culture is more invisible than another culture
20.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about invisible elements of
culture?

A.
They are taught at formal organizations and institutions.

B.
They are taught and learned implicitly.

C.
They are taught deliberately and learned consciously.

D.
They are language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals.
21.
The word
"exotic"
in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.

A.

different
B.
expensive
C.
formal
D.
informal
22.
The phrase
"the tip of the iceberg"
as used in paragraph 1 means that _______.

A.
other cultures seem cold to us

B.
we usually focus on the highest forms of culture
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C.
most aspects of culture cannot be seen

D.
visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions
23.
What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.
To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.

B.
To compare the difference between visible and invisible elements of culture.

C.
To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.

D.
To describe cultural diversity.


VI.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks
The University of Oxford, informally (24) _______ "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", located in
the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English- (25)_______ world. It is also
considered as one of the world's leading (26) _______ institutions. The university traces its roots back to at
least the end of the 11th century, (27) _______ the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically,
Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The University is also open (28)_______
overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (29)_______ in study abroad programs
during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship,
(30)_______ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as
(31)_______ . The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world
used to study. Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony
Blair. At (32) _______ twenty-five other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number
includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American
President to attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel (33) _______ winners have studied or taught at Oxford.
24.

A.
said
B.
called
C.
known
D.
included
25.

A.
spoke
B.

speaking
C.
speak
D.
spoken
26.

A.
scholar
B.
academic
C.
graduating
D.
learning
27.

A.
if
B.
although
C.
because
D.
since
28.

A.
from
B.

up
C.
for
D.
to
29.

A.
enroll
B.
write
C.
name
D.
require
30.

A.
where
B.
which
C.
whose
D.
that
31.

A.
post graduation
B.

post graduated
C.
postgraduates
D.
post graduating
32.

A.
last
B.
late
C.
lately
D.
least
33.

A.
gift
B.
prize
C.
present
D.
medal


VII.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions

Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a
hindrance
, and
may even cause harm. These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and
bear little or no relationship to the adequacy of the job applicants. Of the many reasons why this should be the
case, three in particular stand out.
The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as the
halo effect
. If a person has one
noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than
they
really are. Thus, an
individual who dresses smartly and shows self- confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a job well
regardless of his or her real ability.
Interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect. This error occurs when
interpretation of later information is distorted by earlier connected information. Hence, in an interview
situation, the interviewer spends most of the interview trying to
confirm
the impression given by the
candidate in the first few moments. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated
to the aptitude of the applicant.
The phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers. A suitable
candidate may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally
intelligent. Likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may be judged
as more suitable than he or she really is.
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Since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection
procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability. Of the various tests
devised, the predictor which appears to do
this

most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety
of verbal and spatial tests.
34.
The author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict
candidate suitability EXCEPT the _______.

A.
contrast effect
B.
primacy effect
C.
halo effect
D.
cognitive effect
35.
According to paragraph 4, interviewers' misjudgments of a candidate result from the contrast between
_______.

A.
him and the previous candidate

B.
the first impression he creates and his later performance

C.
his most noticeable trait and his other traits

D.
his appearance and his characteristics
36.

The word
"hindrance"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A.
procedure
B.
encouragement
C.
interference
D.
assistance
37.
According to paragraph 2, the
halo effect
_______.

A.
takes effect only when a candidate is well dressed

B.
stands out as the worst judgmental error

C.
helps the interviewer's capability to judge real ability

D.
exemplifies how one good characteristic colors perceptions
38.
According to the passage, the first impression _______.

A.
is the one that stays with the interviewer
B.
has been repeatedly demonstrated to the applicant

C.
can easily be altered
D.
is unrelated to the interviewer's prejudices
39.
This passage mainly discusses the _______.

A.
techniques that interviewers use for judging job applicants

B.
effects of interviewing on job applicants

C.
inadequacy of interviewing job applicants

D.
judgments of interviewers concerning job applicants
40.
The word
"confirm"
in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.

A.

misrepresent
B.
convince
C.
recollect
D.
verify
41.
The paragraphs following the passage most likely discuss _______.

A.
other reasons for misjudgments of applicants

B.
other selection procedures included in interviewing

C.
more information on the kinds of judgmental effects

D.
more information on cognitive ability tests
42.
The word
"they"
in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A.
judgments
B.
characteristics

C.
applicants
D.
interviewers
43.
The word
"this"
in paragraph 5 refers to _______.

A.
predict candidate suitability
B.
measure cognitive ability

C.
devise personnel selection
D.
devise accurate tests


VIII.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence best combining each
pair of sentences
44.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems very quickly.

A.
So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

B.

An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

C.
Such intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

D.
He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quickly.
45.
The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.

A.
The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.

B.
The coffee was very strong but it couldn't keep us awake.

C.
We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.

D.
The coffee was so strong that it didn't keep us awake.


IX.
Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is pronounced differently from
the rest of the other three in each of the following questions
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46.

A.

industry
B.
qualify
C.
priority
D.
economy
47.

A.
accompany
B.
apologize
C.

application
D.
admire


X.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
48.
It is usually _______ lava but gas that kills people during volcanic eruptions.

A.
not
B.
no

C.
neither
D.
not only
49.
The architect with _______ Mario works is brilliant.

A.
which
B.
whom
C.
that
D.
who
50.
To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money _______ and pay the rest on the day of
delivery.

A.
in cheque
B.
in charge
C.
in advance
D.
in cash
51.
_______, he would have been able to pass the exam.

A.
Studying more
B.
If he were studying more

C.
If he studied more
D.
Had he studied more
52.
It is time every student _______ harder for the coming exam.

A.
must work
B.
work
C.
worked
D.
works
53.
I was making my _______ home when I realized I'd left my glasses at school.

A.
route
B.
path
C.
way
D.

lane
54.
By the end of next year, we _______ this advanced training course.

A.
will be finished
B.
will have finished
C.
have finished
D.
are finishing
55.
Shop assistant: "Can I help you, madam?"
Customer : "_______"

A.
Yes, it's in our summer sale.
B.
Right. It looks a bit small.

C.
No, thanks. I'm just looking.
D.
It's very cheap.
56.
The British considered _______ even after the business has been transacted.

A.
it is impolite to interrupt a visitor

B.
that it impolite to interrupt a visitor

C.
it impolite to interrupt a visitor
D.
as it is impolite to interrupt a visitor
57.
The letter of Abigail Adams to her husband and future President, John, _______ during the American
Revolution, conveyed a vivid picture of the times.

A.
which written
B.
written
C.
were being written
D.
written when
58.

The more time you spend practicing English, _______ command of it you will have.

A.
the less
B.
the better
C.
the more
D.

the fewer
59.
Speaking English _______ will be easy if you use it as your mother language everyday.

A.
frequently
B.
fluency
C.
frequency
D.
fluently
60.
He refused to give up work _______ he had won a million dollars.

A.
as though
B.
however
C.
despite
D.
even though
61.
We try to _______ to see our parents at least twice a month.

A.
drop in
B.
come on

C.
go up
D.
call up
62.
Most of the computers in the laboratory are _______ now.

A.
out of work
B.
out of function
C.
out of working
D.
out of order
63.
An economic _______ is the time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of
unemployment and poverty.

A.
depression
B.
development
C.
improvement
D.
mission
64.
That machine ought _______ before it left the factory but apparently it was not.

A.
to be testing
B.
to have tested
C.
to test
D.
to have been tested
65.
Jack: "I've got to go, Sarah. So long!"
Sarah: "So long, Jack. And _______."

A.
don't hurry
B.
take care

C.
don't take it seriously
D.
be careful
66.
Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee while _______.

A.
milk is good in coffee, too
B.
sugar can cause cavities

C.

others drink hot coffee
D.
others like it black
67.
He was the only _______ that was offered the job.

A.
applying
B.
apply
C.
applicant
D.
application
68.
Good preparation _______ your job interview is a must.

A.
with
B.
upon
C.
for
D.
in
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69.
Could I _______ for the American Airways flight to London?

A.

check up
B.
check out
C.
check off
D.
check in

70.
Customer : "I'd like to change some money."
Bank clerk: "_______"

A.
Five tenths, please!
B.
What's your account number?

C.
You haven't signed it.
D.
Which currency?
71.
Mr. Smith is a _______ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.

A.
undependable
B.
dependable
C.
dependent

D.
independent
72.
Mr. Harrison is _______ he owns many palaces.

A.
so a rich man that
B.
such a rich man that
C.
such rich a man that
D.
that so rich a man


XI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions
73.
"I'm sorry I made a mistake", said he.

A.
He said he had made a mistake.
B.
He apologized for making a mistake.

C.
He blamed him for making a mistake.
D.
He admitted that he had made a mistake.

74.
The children couldn't do swimming because the sea was too rough.

A.
The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.

B.
The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.

C.
The sea was too rough to the children's swimming.

D.
The sea was too rough for the children to swim in.
75.

People rumoured that he had died in the battle.

A.
He was rumoured to have been assassinated in the battle.

B.
He was rumoured to have died in the battle.

C.
He was rumoured to be assassinated in the battle.

D.
He was rumoured to die in the battle.
76.

I didn't arrive in time to save the boy.

A.
If I had arrived in time, I could have saved the boy.

B.
Unless I had been late, I wouldn't have saved the boy.

C.
If I arrived in time, I would save the boy.

D.
Unless I was late, I wouldn't save the boy.
77.
I would prefer you not to smoke in here.

A.
I'd rather you not to smoke in here.
B.
I'd rather you don't smoke in here.

C.
I'd rather you shouldn't smoke in here.
D.
I'd rather you didn't smoke in here.


XII.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is produced from
the sets of words or phrases

78.
mother / arrive home / work / children / sleep.

A.
When the mother arrived home, her children slept.

B.
When the mother arrived home, her children have been sleeping.

C.
When the mother arrived home, her children were sleeping.

D.
When the mother arrived home, her children had been sleeping
79.

matter / intelligent / you / careful / this test

A.
No matter how you are intelligent, you should be careful about this test.

B.
No matter how intelligent are you, you should be careful about this test.

C.
No matter how your intelligence is, you should be careful about this test.

D.
No matter how intelligent you are, you should be careful about this test.
80.

doctor / insist / father / take / three months.

A.
The doctor insisted that my father taking it easy for three months.

B.
The doctor insisted that my father takes it easy for three months.

C.
The doctor insisted that my father to take it easy for three months.

D.
The doctor insisted that my father take it easy for three months.
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I.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture,

such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible
expressions of culture, which are taught
deliberately
and learned consciously, are only
the tip of the iceberg

of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural
insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being
impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening
behavior, or what we consider beautiful or ugly. These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without
being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from
those
we have
learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise
when we are unable to recognize others' behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to
misinterpret other people's behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing
that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the
legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we
might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing
exotic
clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that
we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly
to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the
invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.
1.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about invisible elements of culture?

A.
They are taught deliberately and learned consciously.

B.
They are taught and learned implicitly.

C.
They are taught at formal organizations and institutions.

D.
They are language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals.
2.
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when _______.

A.

people think cultural differences are personal

B.
some people recognize more cultural differences than others

C.
one culture is more invisible than another culture

D.

people compete with those from other cultures
3.
According to passage 4, which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?

A.
learning about our own culture in school

B.
unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors

C.
strange behavior from someone speaking our language

D.
strange behavior from someone speaking a foreign language
4.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?

A.
how people express interest in what others are saying

B.
what topics to avoid in conversation

C.
how late is considered impolite

D.
what food to eat in a courthouse

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5.
The word
"those"

in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A.

people who speak a different language
B.
invisible cultural assumptions

C.
topics that should be avoided
D.
people from a different culture
6.
The word
"exotic"
in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.

A.
formal
B.

different
C.
expensive
D.
informal
7.
The phrase
"the tip of the iceberg"
as used in paragraph 1 means that _______.

A.
visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions

B.
most aspects of culture cannot be seen

C.
we usually focus on the highest forms of culture

D.
other cultures seem cold to us
8.
The word
"deliberately"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.
accurately
B.
intentionally
C.
slowly
D.
randomly
9.
It is implied in paragraph 4 that _______.

A.
the more visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have

B.

the more visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have

C.
the less visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have

D.
the less visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have
10.
What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.
To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.

B.
To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.

C.
To compare the difference between visible and invisible elements of culture.

D.
To describe cultural diversity.


II.
Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is pronounced differently from the
rest of the other three in each of the following questions
11.

A.
admire
B.

application
C.
apologize
D.
accompany
12.

A.
priority
B.
industry
C.
qualify
D.
economy


III.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a
hindrance
, and
may even cause harm. These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and
bear little or no relationship to the adequacy of the job applicants. Of the many reasons why this should be the

case, three in particular stand out.
The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as the
halo effect
. If a person has one
noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than
they
really are. Thus, an
individual who dresses smartly and shows self- confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a job well
regardless of his or her real ability.
Interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect. This error occurs when
interpretation of later information is distorted by earlier connected information. Hence, in an interview
situation, the interviewer spends most of the interview trying to
confirm
the impression given by the
candidate in the first few moments. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated
to the aptitude of the applicant.
The phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers. A suitable
candidate may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally
intelligent. Likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may be judged
as more suitable than he or she really is.
Since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection
procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability. Of the various tests
devised, the predictor which appears to do
this
most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety
of verbal and spatial tests.



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13.
According to the passage, the first impression _______.

A.
is unrelated to the interviewer's prejudices

B.
can easily be altered

C.
has been repeatedly demonstrated to the applicant

D.
is the one that stays with the interviewer
14.
The word
"confirm"
in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.

A.
misrepresent
B.
recollect
C.
convince
D.
verify
15.
This passage mainly discusses the _______.

A.
judgments of interviewers concerning job applicants

B.
effects of interviewing on job applicants

C.
inadequacy of interviewing job applicants

D.
techniques that interviewers use for judging job applicants
16.
The word
"they"
in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A.
interviewers
B.
characteristics
C.
applicants
D.
judgments
17.
According to paragraph 2, the
halo effect
_______.

A.

stands out as the worst judgmental error

B.
takes effect only when a candidate is well dressed

C.
exemplifies how one good characteristic colors perceptions

D.
helps the interviewer's capability to judge real ability
18.
The author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict
candidate suitability EXCEPT the _______.

A.
primacy effect
B.
contrast effect
C.
halo effect
D.
cognitive effect
19.
The word
"hindrance"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A.
procedure
B.

interference
C.
encouragement
D.
assistance
20.
According to paragraph 4, interviewers' misjudgments of a candidate result from the contrast between
_______.

A.
his appearance and his characteristics

B.
the first impression he creates and his later performance

C.
his most noticeable trait and his other traits

D.
him and the previous candidate
21.
The word
"this"
in paragraph 5 refers to _______.

A.
devise personnel selection
B.
devise accurate tests

C.
measure cognitive ability
D.
predict candidate suitability
22.
The paragraphs following the passage most likely discuss _______.

A.
more information on the kinds of judgmental effects

B.
other reasons for misjudgments of applicants

C.
more information on cognitive ability tests

D.
other selection procedures included in interviewing


IV.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is produced from
the sets of words or phrases
23.
doctor / insist / father / take / three months.

A.
The doctor insisted that my father taking it easy for three months.

B.

The doctor insisted that my father take it easy for three months.

C.
The doctor insisted that my father to take it easy for three months.

D.
The doctor insisted that my father takes it easy for three months.
24.

matter / intelligent / you / careful / this test

A.
No matter how intelligent are you, you should be careful about this test.

B.
No matter how you are intelligent, you should be careful about this test.

C.
No matter how intelligent you are, you should be careful about this test.

D.
No matter how your intelligence is, you should be careful about this test.
25.
mother / arrive home / work / children / sleep.

A.
When the mother arrived home, her children slept.

B.
When the mother arrived home, her children have been sleeping.

C.
When the mother arrived home, her children were sleeping.

D.
When the mother arrived home, her children had been sleeping


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V.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
26.
The letter of Abigail Adams to her husband and future President, John, _______ during the American
Revolution, conveyed a vivid picture of the times.

A.
written
B.
which written
C.
were being written
D.
written when
27.
Shop assistant: "Can I help you, madam?"
Customer : "_______"

A.
Right. It looks a bit small.

B.
No, thanks. I'm just looking.

C.
Yes, it's in our summer sale.
D.
It's very cheap.
28.
The British considered _______ even after the business has been transacted.

A.
it is impolite to interrupt a visitor
B.
it impolite to interrupt a visitor

C.
as it is impolite to interrupt a visitor
D.
that it impolite to interrupt a visitor
29.
Customer : "I'd like to change some money."
Bank clerk: "_______"

A.
What's your account number?
B.
Five tenths, please!

C.
Which currency?

D.
You haven't signed it.
30.
Mr. Harrison is _______ he owns many palaces.

A.
so a rich man that
B.
such rich a man that
C.
that so rich a man
D.
such a rich man that
31.
An economic _______ is the time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of
unemployment and poverty.

A.
development
B.
mission
C.
depression
D.
improvement
32.
Most of the computers in the laboratory are _______ now.

A.
out of order

B.
out of working
C.
out of work
D.
out of function
33.
It is time every student _______ harder for the coming exam.

A.
works
B.
must work
C.
worked
D.
work
34.
Could I _______ for the American Airways flight to London?

A.
check in
B.
check out
C.
check up
D.
check off
35.
Mr. Smith is a _______ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.

A.
dependable
B.
undependable
C.
independent
D.
dependent
36.
He refused to give up work _______ he had won a million dollars.

A.
even though
B.
despite
C.
however
D.
as though
37.
The architect with _______ Mario works is brilliant.

A.
which
B.
that
C.
who
D.

whom
38.
To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money _______ and pay the rest on the day of
delivery.

A.
in cheque
B.
in cash
C.
in charge
D.
in advance
39.
We try to _______ to see our parents at least twice a month.

A.
call up
B.
go up
C.
drop in
D.
come on
40.
It is usually _______ lava but gas that kills people during volcanic eruptions.

A.
not only
B.

neither
C.
not
D.
no
41.
Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee while _______.

A.
others drink hot coffee
B.
others like it black

C.
milk is good in coffee, too
D.
sugar can cause cavities
42.
Jack: "I've got to go, Sarah. So long!"
Sarah: "So long, Jack. And _______."

A.
don't hurry
B.
be careful
C.
take care
D.
don't take it seriously
43.

_______, he would have been able to pass the exam.

A.
Studying more
B.
Had he studied more

C.
If he studied more
D.
If he were studying more
44.

The more time you spend practicing English, _______ command of it you will have.

A.
the less
B.
the better
C.
the more
D.
the fewer
45.
Good preparation _______ your job interview is a must.

A.
for
B.
with

C.
in
D.
upon
46.
I was making my _______ home when I realized I'd left my glasses at school.

A.
path
B.
route
C.
lane
D.
way

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47.
Speaking English _______ will be easy if you use it as your mother language everyday.

A.
fluency
B.
frequency
C.
fluently
D.
frequently
48.
By the end of next year, we _______ this advanced training course.

A.
will have finished
B.
will be finished
C.
are finishing
D.
have finished
49.
He was the only _______ that was offered the job.

A.
application
B.
applicant
C.
apply
D.
applying
50.
That machine ought _______ before it left the factory but apparently it was not.

A.
to have tested
B.
to test
C.
to have been tested
D.

to be testing


VI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
51.
Even when textbooks are standardized throughout a school system, methods of teaching with them may
be greatly varied.

A.
made the same
B.
expensive
C.
different
D.
lacking
52.
During the Middle Ages, everyone - from the rich landowner down to the most impoverished peasant -
had a clear place in society.

A.
common
B.
wealthy
C.
poor
D.
weak

VII.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions
53.
It is thought that the unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such
as carbon dioxide, being emitting into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes.

A.
emitting
B.
so-called
C.
industrial
D.
has
54.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or
have neared extinction have increased.

A.
species
B.
industrialized
C.
have
D.
extinct

55.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from
Saint Nicholas, that Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter.

A.
when
B.
published
C.
that
D.
had written
56.
The collecting of stamps is a hobby that interest people of all ages and all walks of life.

A.
interest
B.
is
C.
walks
D.
collecting
57.
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extreme concerned about the changes to our
climate which are taking place.

A.
in
B.

about
C.
are
D.
extreme


VIII.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence best combining each
pair of sentences
58.
The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.

A.
We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.

B.
The coffee was very strong but it couldn't keep us awake.

C.
The coffee was so strong that it didn't keep us awake.

D.
The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
59.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems very quickly.

A.
He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

B.
An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

C.
Such intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

D.
So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.


IX.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
60.

A.
expectation
B.
calculation
C.
television
D.
education
61.

A.
photograph
B.
recommend

C.
hurricane
D.
separate
62.

A.
appropriate
B.
communicate
C.
miraculous
D.
accuracy


X.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
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63.
I am feeling under the weather today.

A.
sad
B.
disappointed
C.
sick
D.

happy
64.
If you give me a hand, I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.

A.
stand by me
B.
pick me up
C.
do me a favour
D.
take my fingers
65.
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A.
considerably
B.
specifically
C.
thoroughly
D.
altogether


XI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions
66.
The children couldn't do swimming because the sea was too rough.

A.
The sea was too rough to the children's swimming.

B.
The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.

C.
The sea was too rough for the children to swim in.

D.
The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.
67.
I would prefer you not to smoke in here.

A.
I'd rather you don't smoke in here.
B.
I'd rather you shouldn't smoke in here.

C.
I'd rather you not to smoke in here.
D.
I'd rather you didn't smoke in here.
68.
I didn't arrive in time to save the boy.

A.
If I had arrived in time, I could have saved the boy.

B.
Unless I was late, I wouldn't save the boy.

C.
Unless I had been late, I wouldn't have saved the boy.

D.
If I arrived in time, I would save the boy.
69.

People rumoured that he had died in the battle.

A.
He was rumoured to die in the battle.

B.
He was rumoured to have died in the battle.

C.
He was rumoured to have been assassinated in the battle.

D.
He was rumoured to be assassinated in the battle.
70.
"I'm sorry I made a mistake", said he.

A.
He apologized for making a mistake.
B.
He blamed him for making a mistake.

C.
He said he had made a mistake.
D.
He admitted that he had made a mistake.


XII.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks
The University of Oxford, informally (71) _______ "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", located in
the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English- (72) _______ world. It is also
considered as one of the world's leading (73) _______ institutions. The university traces its roots back to at
least the end of the 11th century, (74) _______ the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically,
Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The University is also open (75)_______
overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (76)_______ in study abroad programs
during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship,
(77)_______ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as
(78)_______ . The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world
used to study. Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony
Blair. At (79) _______ twenty-five other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number
includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American
President to attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel (80) _______ winners have studied or taught at Oxford.
71.

A.
called
B.
said
C.

included
D.
known
72.

A.
spoke
B.
speak
C.
spoken
D.
speaking
73.

A.
scholar
B.
academic
C.
graduating
D.
learning
74.

A.
since
B.
although
C.

if
D.
because
75.

A.
from
B.
for
C.
up
D.
to
76.

A.
require
B.
write
C.
enroll
D.
name
77.

A.
that
B.
which
C.

where
D.
whose
78.

A.
post graduating
B.
post graduation
C.
postgraduates
D.
post graduated
79.

A.
late
B.
least
C.
lately
D.
last

80.

A.
gift
B.
present

C.
prize
D.
medal
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Mã đề: 210

I.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture,
such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible
expressions of culture, which are taught
deliberately
and learned consciously, are only
the tip of the iceberg

of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural
insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being

impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening
behavior, or what we consider beautiful or ugly. These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without
being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from
those
we have
learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise
when we are unable to recognize others' behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to
misinterpret other people's behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing
that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the
legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we
might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing
exotic
clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that
we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly
to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the
invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.
1.
What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.
To describe cultural diversity.

B.
To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.

C.
To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.

D.
To compare the difference between visible and invisible elements of culture.
2.
The phrase
"the tip of the iceberg"
as used in paragraph 1 means that _______.

A.
visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions

B.
most aspects of culture cannot be seen

C.
we usually focus on the highest forms of culture

D.
other cultures seem cold to us
3.
The word
"deliberately"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.
randomly
B.
intentionally
C.
accurately
D.

slowly
4.
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when _______.

A.

people think cultural differences are personal

B.
some people recognize more cultural differences than others

C.

people compete with those from other cultures

D.
one culture is more invisible than another culture
5.
The word
"those"
in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A.
topics that should be avoided
B.
invisible cultural assumptions

C.

people who speak a different language

D.
people from a different culture

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6.
The word
"exotic"
in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.

A.

different
B.
formal
C.
expensive
D.
informal
7.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about invisible elements of culture?

A.
They are taught and learned implicitly.

B.
They are language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals.

C.
They are taught at formal organizations and institutions.

D.
They are taught deliberately and learned consciously.
8.
It is implied in paragraph 4 that _______.

A.

the more visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have

B.
the less visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have

C.
the less visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have

D.
the more visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have
9.
According to passage 4, which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?

A.
strange behavior from someone speaking a foreign language

B.
strange behavior from someone speaking our language

C.
unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors

D.

learning about our own culture in school
10.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?

A.
how late is considered impolite

B.
what topics to avoid in conversation

C.
how people express interest in what others are saying

D.
what food to eat in a courthouse


II.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks
The University of Oxford, informally (11) _______ "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", located in
the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English- (12)_______ world. It is also considered
as one of the world's leading (13) _______ institutions. The university traces its roots back to at least the end
of the 11th century, (14) _______ the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically, Oxford is
consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The University is also open (15)_______ overseas
students, primarily from American universities, who may (16)_______ in study abroad programs during the
summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (17)_______
brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (18)_______ . The
University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study.
Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. At (19)

_______ twenty-five other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes
King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American President to
attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel (20) _______ winners have studied or taught at Oxford.
11.

A.
included
B.
said
C.
called
D.
known
12.

A.
speaking
B.
spoke
C.
speak
D.
spoken
13.

A.
scholar
B.
academic
C.

graduating
D.
learning
14.

A.
because
B.
if
C.
since
D.
although
15.

A.
to
B.
from
C.
for
D.
up
16.

A.
name
B.
require
C.

write
D.
enroll
17.

A.
that
B.
which
C.
whose
D.
where
18.

A.
post graduating
B.
post graduation
C.
postgraduates
D.
post graduated
19.

A.
lately
B.
last
C.

least
D.
late
20.

A.
medal
B.
prize
C.
present
D.
gift


III.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions
21.
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extreme concerned about the changes to our
climate which are taking place.

A.
about
B.
in
C.
are
D.
extreme

22.
It is thought that the unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such
as carbon dioxide, being emitting into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes.

A.
has
B.
industrial
C.
emitting
D.
so-called
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23.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from
Saint Nicholas, that Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter.

A.
had written
B.
when
C.
published
D.
that
24.
The collecting of stamps is a hobby that interest people of all ages and all walks of life.

A.
is

B.
walks
C.
interest
D.
collecting
25.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or
have neared extinction have increased.

A.
species
B.
industrialized
C.
extinct
D.
have

IV.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a
hindrance
, and
may even cause harm. These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and
bear little or no relationship to the adequacy of the job applicants. Of the many reasons why this should be the
case, three in particular stand out.
The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as the
halo effect

. If a person has one
noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than
they
really are. Thus, an
individual who dresses smartly and shows self- confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a job well
regardless of his or her real ability.
Interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect. This error occurs when
interpretation of later information is distorted by earlier connected information. Hence, in an interview
situation, the interviewer spends most of the interview trying to
confirm
the impression given by the
candidate in the first few moments. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated
to the aptitude of the applicant.
The phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers. A suitable
candidate may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally
intelligent. Likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may be judged
as more suitable than he or she really is.
Since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection
procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability. Of the various tests
devised, the predictor which appears to do
this
most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety
of verbal and spatial tests.
26.
The word
"they"
in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A.
characteristics

B.
interviewers
C.
applicants
D.
judgments
27.
The word
"hindrance"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A.
interference
B.
assistance
C.
procedure
D.
encouragement
28.
According to the passage, the first impression _______.

A.
can easily be altered
B.
is unrelated to the interviewer's prejudices

C.
is the one that stays with the interviewer
D.

has been repeatedly demonstrated to the applicant
29.
According to paragraph 2, the
halo effect
_______.

A.
helps the interviewer's capability to judge real ability

B.
stands out as the worst judgmental error

C.
exemplifies how one good characteristic colors perceptions

D.
takes effect only when a candidate is well dressed
30.
This passage mainly discusses the _______.

A.
inadequacy of interviewing job applicants

B.
effects of interviewing on job applicants

C.
judgments of interviewers concerning job applicants

D.

techniques that interviewers use for judging job applicants
31.
The author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict
candidate suitability EXCEPT the _______.

A.
halo effect
B.
contrast effect
C.
cognitive effect
D.
primacy effect
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32.
According to paragraph 4, interviewers' misjudgments of a candidate result from the contrast between
_______.

A.
him and the previous candidate

B.
his appearance and his characteristics

C.
the first impression he creates and his later performance

D.
his most noticeable trait and his other traits
33.

The word
"confirm"
in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.

A.
verify
B.
convince
C.
misrepresent
D.
recollect
34.
The paragraphs following the passage most likely discuss _______.

A.
more information on cognitive ability tests

B.
more information on the kinds of judgmental effects

C.
other reasons for misjudgments of applicants

D.
other selection procedures included in interviewing
35.
The word
"this"
in paragraph 5 refers to _______.

A.
measure cognitive ability
B.
devise accurate tests

C.
predict candidate suitability
D.
devise personnel selection


V.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence best combining each pair
of sentences
36.
The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.

A.
The coffee was very strong but it couldn't keep us awake.

B.
The coffee was so strong that it didn't keep us awake.

C.
We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.

D.
The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
37.

He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems very quickly.

A.
He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

B.
An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

C.
So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

D.
Such intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.


VI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
38.
It is usually _______ lava but gas that kills people during volcanic eruptions.

A.
not only
B.
neither
C.
no
D.
not
39.

The more time you spend practicing English, _______ command of it you will have.

A.
the less
B.
the fewer
C.
the more
D.
the better
40.
We try to _______ to see our parents at least twice a month.

A.
come on
B.
go up
C.
call up
D.
drop in
41.
Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee while _______.

A.
others like it black
B.
sugar can cause cavities

C.
others drink hot coffee
D.
milk is good in coffee, too
42.
Good preparation _______ your job interview is a must.

A.
for
B.
upon
C.
in
D.
with
43.
He was the only _______ that was offered the job.

A.
application
B.
applying
C.
applicant
D.
apply
44.
Shop assistant: "Can I help you, madam?"
Customer : "_______"

A.
Right. It looks a bit small.
B.
It's very cheap.

C.
Yes, it's in our summer sale.
D.
No, thanks. I'm just looking.
45.
The architect with _______ Mario works is brilliant.

A.
whom
B.
which
C.
who
D.
that
46.
The letter of Abigail Adams to her husband and future President, John, _______ during the American
Revolution, conveyed a vivid picture of the times.

A.
which written
B.
written when
C.
were being written

D.
written
47.
Could I _______ for the American Airways flight to London?

A.
check up
B.
check out
C.
check in
D.
check off
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48.
To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money _______ and pay the rest on the day of
delivery.

A.
in cash
B.
in advance
C.
in charge
D.
in cheque
49.
That machine ought _______ before it left the factory but apparently it was not.

A.

to have tested
B.
to be testing
C.
to have been tested
D.
to test
50.
Jack: "I've got to go, Sarah. So long!"
Sarah: "So long, Jack. And _______."

A.
don't take it seriously
B.
be careful
C.
don't hurry
D.
take care
51.
I was making my _______ home when I realized I'd left my glasses at school.

A.
route
B.
path
C.
lane
D.
way

52.
By the end of next year, we _______ this advanced training course.

A.
have finished
B.
will be finished
C.
will have finished
D.
are finishing
53.
An economic _______ is the time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of
unemployment and poverty.

A.
improvement
B.
depression
C.
development
D.
mission
54.
It is time every student _______ harder for the coming exam.

A.
works
B.
worked

C.
work
D.
must work
55.
The British considered _______ even after the business has been transacted.

A.
it is impolite to interrupt a visitor
B.
that it impolite to interrupt a visitor

C.
as it is impolite to interrupt a visitor
D.
it impolite to interrupt a visitor
56.
Speaking English _______ will be easy if you use it as your mother language everyday.

A.
fluently
B.
frequency
C.
frequently
D.
fluency
57.
He refused to give up work _______ he had won a million dollars.

A.
as though
B.
despite
C.
however
D.
even though
58.
Mr. Smith is a _______ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.

A.
dependent
B.
dependable
C.
independent
D.
undependable
59.
Customer : "I'd like to change some money."
Bank clerk: "_______"

A.
Five tenths, please!
B.
What's your account number?

C.
Which currency?

D.
You haven't signed it.
60.
Mr. Harrison is _______ he owns many palaces.

A.
that so rich a man
B.
such rich a man that
C.
so a rich man that
D.
such a rich man that
61.
_______, he would have been able to pass the exam.

A.
If he were studying more
B.
If he studied more

C.
Studying more
D.
Had he studied more
62.
Most of the computers in the laboratory are _______ now.

A.
out of order

B.
out of working
C.
out of function
D.
out of work


VII.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is produced from
the sets of words or phrases
63.
mother / arrive home / work / children / sleep.

A.
When the mother arrived home, her children slept.

B.
When the mother arrived home, her children were sleeping.

C.
When the mother arrived home, her children have been sleeping.

D.
When the mother arrived home, her children had been sleeping
64.
doctor / insist / father / take / three months.

A.
The doctor insisted that my father taking it easy for three months.

B.
The doctor insisted that my father take it easy for three months.

C.
The doctor insisted that my father to take it easy for three months.

D.
The doctor insisted that my father takes it easy for three months.
65.

matter / intelligent / you / careful / this test

A.
No matter how you are intelligent, you should be careful about this test.

B.
No matter how intelligent you are, you should be careful about this test.

C.
No matter how intelligent are you, you should be careful about this test.

D.
No matter how your intelligence is, you should be careful about this test.


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VIII.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

66.
Even when textbooks are standardized throughout a school system, methods of teaching with them may
be greatly varied.

A.
expensive
B.
different
C.
made the same
D.
lacking
67.
During the Middle Ages, everyone - from the rich landowner down to the most impoverished peasant -
had a clear place in society.

A.
wealthy
B.
poor
C.
common
D.
weak


IX.
Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is pronounced differently from
the rest of the other three in each of the following questions
68.

A.
industry
B.
qualify
C.
economy
D.
priority
69.

A.
admire
B.
accompany
C.

application
D.
apologize


X.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions
70.
The children couldn't do swimming because the sea was too rough.

A.
The sea was too rough to the children's swimming.

B.
The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.

C.
The sea was too rough for the children to swim in.

D.
The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.
71.
I didn't arrive in time to save the boy.

A.
Unless I had been late, I wouldn't have saved the boy.

B.
If I had arrived in time, I could have saved the boy.

C.
Unless I was late, I wouldn't save the boy.

D.
If I arrived in time, I would save the boy.
72.
"I'm sorry I made a mistake", said he.

A.
He apologized for making a mistake.
B.
He blamed him for making a mistake.

C.
He admitted that he had made a mistake.
D.
He said he had made a mistake.
73.

People rumoured that he had died in the battle.

A.
He was rumoured to have died in the battle.

B.
He was rumoured to have been assassinated in the battle.

C.
He was rumoured to be assassinated in the battle.

D.
He was rumoured to die in the battle.
74.
I would prefer you not to smoke in here.

A.
I'd rather you didn't smoke in here.
B.
I'd rather you not to smoke in here.

C.
I'd rather you shouldn't smoke in here.

D.
I'd rather you don't smoke in here.


XI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
75.
If you give me a hand, I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.

A.
pick me up
B.
stand by me
C.
do me a favour
D.
take my fingers
76.
I am feeling under the weather today.

A.
disappointed
B.
sad
C.
happy
D.
sick
77.

I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A.
considerably
B.
altogether
C.
specifically
D.
thoroughly


XII.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
78.

A.
separate
B.
hurricane
C.
photograph
D.
recommend
79.

A.
miraculous

B.
accuracy
C.
appropriate
D.
communicate
80.

A.
television
B.
calculation
C.
education
D.
expectation
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I.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture,
such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals. Although they are important, these visible
expressions of culture, which are taught
deliberately
and learned consciously, are only
the tip of the iceberg

of culture. Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness. Thus, neither cultural
insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist.
Invisible elements of culture are important to us. For example, how long we can be late before being
impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening
behavior, or what we consider beautiful or ugly. These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without
being aware of it. When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from
those
we have
learned implicitly, we usually do not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin.
Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations. Conflicts may arise
when we are unable to recognize others' behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal. We tend to
misinterpret other people's behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing
that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences.
Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the
legal system are collection sites for invisible cultural differences. If the differences were more visible, we
might have less misunderstanding. For example, if we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing
exotic
clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that
we understood his thoughts and feelings or that he understood ours. Yet when such a man is dressed similarly
to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the
invisible cultural differences between us. As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise.

1.
The word
"deliberately"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.
slowly
B.
intentionally
C.
randomly
D.
accurately
2.
It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that conflict results when _______.

A.

people compete with those from other cultures

B.
one culture is more invisible than another culture

C.

people think cultural differences are personal

D.
some people recognize more cultural differences than others
3.

The word
"those"
in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A.
people from a different culture
B.
topics that should be avoided

C.

people who speak a different language
D.
invisible cultural assumptions
4.
The phrase
"the tip of the iceberg"
as used in paragraph 1 means that _______.

A.
visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions

B.
other cultures seem cold to us

C.
most aspects of culture cannot be seen

D.
we usually focus on the highest forms of culture

5.
According to passage 4, which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding?

A.
unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors

B.
strange behavior from someone speaking a foreign language

C.
learning about our own culture in school

D.
strange behavior from someone speaking our language

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6.
The word
"exotic"
in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.

A.

different
B.
informal
C.
formal
D.
expensive

7.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture?

A.
how late is considered impolite

B.
what food to eat in a courthouse

C.
how people express interest in what others are saying

D.
what topics to avoid in conversation
8.
It is implied in paragraph 4 that _______.

A.
the less visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have

B.

the more visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have

C.
the less visible the differences are, the less misunderstanding we may have

D.
the more visible the differences are, the more misunderstanding we may have
9.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about invisible elements of culture?

A.
They are taught deliberately and learned consciously.

B.
They are taught and learned implicitly.

C.
They are language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals.

D.
They are taught at formal organizations and institutions.
10.
What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.
To compare the difference between visible and invisible elements of culture.

B.
To describe cultural diversity.

C.
To point out that much of culture is learned consciously.

D.
To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture.


II.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks
The University of Oxford, informally (11) _______ "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", located in
the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English- (12) _______ world. It is also
considered as one of the world's leading (13) _______ institutions. The university traces its roots back to at
least the end of the 11th century, (14) _______ the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically,
Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The University is also open (15)_______
overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (16)_______ in study abroad programs
during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship,
(17)_______ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as
(18)_______ . The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world
used to study. Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony
Blair. At (19) _______ twenty-five other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number
includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American
President to attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel (20) _______ winners have studied or taught at Oxford.
11.

A.
included
B.
said
C.
called
D.
known
12.

A.
spoken
B.

spoke
C.
speak
D.
speaking
13.

A.
academic
B.
graduating
C.
scholar
D.
learning
14.

A.
since
B.
because
C.
if
D.
although
15.

A.
up
B.

to
C.
from
D.
for
16.

A.
require
B.
write
C.
name
D.
enroll
17.

A.
whose
B.
where
C.
which
D.
that
18.

A.
postgraduates
B.

post graduation
C.
post graduated
D.
post graduating
19.

A.
last
B.
least
C.
lately
D.
late
20.

A.
medal
B.
gift
C.
prize
D.
present


III.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions

21.

People rumoured that he had died in the battle.

A.
He was rumoured to die in the battle.

B.
He was rumoured to have been assassinated in the battle.

C.
He was rumoured to be assassinated in the battle.

D.
He was rumoured to have died in the battle.

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22.
"I'm sorry I made a mistake", said he.

A.
He admitted that he had made a mistake.
B.
He said he had made a mistake.

C.
He apologized for making a mistake.
D.
He blamed him for making a mistake.
23.

I didn't arrive in time to save the boy.

A.
Unless I had been late, I wouldn't have saved the boy.

B.
If I had arrived in time, I could have saved the boy.

C.
If I arrived in time, I would save the boy.

D.
Unless I was late, I wouldn't save the boy.
24.
I would prefer you not to smoke in here.

A.
I'd rather you don't smoke in here.
B.
I'd rather you shouldn't smoke in here.

C.
I'd rather you didn't smoke in here.
D.
I'd rather you not to smoke in here.
25.
The children couldn't do swimming because the sea was too rough.

A.
The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.

B.
The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.

C.
The sea was too rough for the children to swim in.

D.
The sea was too rough to the children's swimming.


IV.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions
26.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from
Saint Nicholas, that Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter.

A.
when
B.
had written
C.
published
D.
that
27.
Experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming extreme concerned about the changes to our
climate which are taking place.

A.
about
B.
extreme
C.
in
D.
are
28.
The collecting of stamps is a hobby that interest people of all ages and all walks of life.

A.
collecting
B.
walks
C.
interest
D.
is
29.
It is thought that the unusual warming of the Earth has been caused by so-called greenhouse gases, such
as carbon dioxide, being emitting into the atmosphere by car engines and modern industrial processes.

A.
emitting
B.
so-called
C.
industrial
D.

has
30.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or
have neared extinction have increased.

A.
have
B.
extinct
C.
industrialized
D.
species

V.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
31.

A.
accuracy
B.
miraculous
C.
appropriate
D.
communicate
32.

A.
hurricane
B.
separate
C.
recommend
D.
photograph
33.

A.
calculation
B.
television
C.
expectation
D.
education


VI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
34.
To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money _______ and pay the rest on the day of
delivery.

A.
in charge
B.

in cheque
C.
in cash
D.
in advance
35.
We try to _______ to see our parents at least twice a month.

A.
call up
B.
come on
C.
go up
D.
drop in
36.
_______, he would have been able to pass the exam.

A.
If he studied more
B.
Studying more

C.
Had he studied more
D.
If he were studying more
37.
An economic _______ is the time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of

unemployment and poverty.

A.
improvement
B.
depression
C.
mission
D.
development
38.
Speaking English _______ will be easy if you use it as your mother language everyday.

A.
frequency
B.
frequently
C.
fluently
D.
fluency
39.
Could I _______ for the American Airways flight to London?

A.
check off
B.
check up
C.
check out

D.
check in
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40.

The more time you spend practicing English, _______ command of it you will have.

A.
the less
B.
the more
C.
the fewer
D.
the better

41.
The letter of Abigail Adams to her husband and future President, John, _______ during the American
Revolution, conveyed a vivid picture of the times.

A.
written
B.
which written
C.
written when
D.
were being written
42.
That machine ought _______ before it left the factory but apparently it was not.

A.
to have tested
B.
to test
C.
to be testing
D.
to have been tested
43.
It is time every student _______ harder for the coming exam.

A.
works
B.
worked
C.
work
D.
must work
44.
The architect with _______ Mario works is brilliant.

A.
whom
B.
which
C.
that
D.

who
45.
He refused to give up work _______ he had won a million dollars.

A.
however
B.
despite
C.
as though
D.
even though
46.
Shop assistant: "Can I help you, madam?"
Customer : "_______"

A.
Yes, it's in our summer sale.
B.
Right. It looks a bit small.

C.
No, thanks. I'm just looking.
D.
It's very cheap.
47.
The British considered _______ even after the business has been transacted.

A.
as it is impolite to interrupt a visitor

B.
it is impolite to interrupt a visitor

C.
it impolite to interrupt a visitor
D.
that it impolite to interrupt a visitor
48.
Mr. Smith is a _______ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.

A.
undependable
B.
independent
C.
dependent
D.
dependable
49.
He was the only _______ that was offered the job.

A.
applicant
B.
applying
C.
application
D.
apply
50.

I was making my _______ home when I realized I'd left my glasses at school.

A.
path
B.
way
C.
lane
D.
route
51.
Mr. Harrison is _______ he owns many palaces.

A.
such rich a man that
B.
such a rich man that
C.
so a rich man that
D.
that so rich a man
52.
It is usually _______ lava but gas that kills people during volcanic eruptions.

A.
neither
B.
not only
C.
no

D.
not
53.
Jack: "I've got to go, Sarah. So long!"
Sarah: "So long, Jack. And _______."

A.
don't take it seriously
B.
be careful
C.
don't hurry
D.
take care
54.
Customer : "I'd like to change some money."
Bank clerk: "_______"

A.
You haven't signed it.
B.
Five tenths, please!

C.
Which currency?
D.
What's your account number?
55.
Most of the computers in the laboratory are _______ now.

A.
out of working
B.
out of work
C.
out of function
D.
out of order
56.
Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee while _______.

A.
others drink hot coffee
B.
sugar can cause cavities

C.
others like it black
D.
milk is good in coffee, too
57.
Good preparation _______ your job interview is a must.

A.
in
B.
with
C.
upon
D.

for
58.
By the end of next year, we _______ this advanced training course.

A.
will have finished
B.
will be finished
C.
have finished
D.
are finishing


VII.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a
hindrance
, and
may even cause harm. These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and
bear little or no relationship to the adequacy of the job applicants. Of the many reasons why this should be the
case, three in particular stand out.
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The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as the
halo effect
. If a person has one
noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than
they
really are. Thus, an

individual who dresses smartly and shows self- confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a job well
regardless of his or her real ability.
Interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect. This error occurs when
interpretation of later information is distorted by earlier connected information. Hence, in an interview
situation, the interviewer spends most of the interview trying to
confirm
the impression given by the
candidate in the first few moments. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated
to the aptitude of the applicant.
The phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers. A suitable
candidate may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally
intelligent. Likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may be judged
as more suitable than he or she really is.
Since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection
procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability. Of the various tests
devised, the predictor which appears to do
this
most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety
of verbal and spatial tests.
59.
The word
"confirm"
in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.

A.
verify
B.
convince
C.
misrepresent

D.
recollect
60.
According to paragraph 2, the
halo effect
_______.

A.
exemplifies how one good characteristic colors perceptions

B.
helps the interviewer's capability to judge real ability

C.
stands out as the worst judgmental error

D.
takes effect only when a candidate is well dressed
61.
This passage mainly discusses the _______.

A.
techniques that interviewers use for judging job applicants

B.
inadequacy of interviewing job applicants

C.
effects of interviewing on job applicants

D.
judgments of interviewers concerning job applicants
62.
The word
"this"
in paragraph 5 refers to _______.

A.
devise accurate tests
B.
predict candidate suitability

C.
devise personnel selection
D.
measure cognitive ability
63.
The author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict
candidate suitability EXCEPT the _______.

A.
contrast effect
B.
halo effect
C.
primacy effect
D.
cognitive effect
64.
The paragraphs following the passage most likely discuss _______.

A.
more information on the kinds of judgmental effects

B.
other selection procedures included in interviewing

C.
other reasons for misjudgments of applicants

D.
more information on cognitive ability tests
65.
According to paragraph 4, interviewers' misjudgments of a candidate result from the contrast between
_______.

A.
his appearance and his characteristics

B.
his most noticeable trait and his other traits

C.
the first impression he creates and his later performance

D.
him and the previous candidate
66.
The word
"they"

in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A.
judgments
B.
applicants
C.
interviewers
D.
characteristics
67.
The word
"hindrance"
in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A.
encouragement
B.
procedure
C.
assistance
D.
interference
68.
According to the passage, the first impression _______.

A.
has been repeatedly demonstrated to the applicant

B.

can easily be altered

C.
is unrelated to the interviewer's prejudices
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D.
is the one that stays with the interviewer


VIII.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
69.
Even when textbooks are standardized throughout a school system, methods of teaching with them may
be greatly varied.

A.
expensive
B.
different
C.
lacking
D.
made the same
70.
During the Middle Ages, everyone - from the rich landowner down to the most impoverished peasant -
had a clear place in society.

A.

poor
B.
weak
C.
wealthy
D.
common


IX.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
71.
I am feeling under the weather today.

A.
sad
B.
disappointed
C.
happy
D.
sick
72.
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A.
altogether
B.
thoroughly

C.
considerably
D.
specifically
73.
If you give me a hand, I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.

A.
do me a favour
B.
take my fingers
C.
stand by me
D.
pick me up


X.
Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is pronounced differently from the
rest of the other three in each of the following questions
74.

A.
admire
B.
apologize
C.
accompany
D.

application
75.

A.
qualify
B.
priority
C.
economy
D.
industry


XI.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is produced from
the sets of words or phrases
76.

matter / intelligent / you / careful / this test

A.
No matter how intelligent are you, you should be careful about this test.

B.
No matter how your intelligence is, you should be careful about this test.

C.
No matter how you are intelligent, you should be careful about this test.

D.

No matter how intelligent you are, you should be careful about this test.
77.
doctor / insist / father / take / three months.

A.
The doctor insisted that my father to take it easy for three months.

B.
The doctor insisted that my father takes it easy for three months.

C.
The doctor insisted that my father take it easy for three months.

D.
The doctor insisted that my father taking it easy for three months.
78.
mother / arrive home / work / children / sleep.

A.
When the mother arrived home, her children were sleeping.

B.
When the mother arrived home, her children had been sleeping

C.
When the mother arrived home, her children have been sleeping.

D.
When the mother arrived home, her children slept.

XII.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence best combining each pair
of sentences
79.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems very quickly.

A.
He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

B.
So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

C.
Such intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

D.
An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.
80.
The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.

A.
The coffee was very strong but it couldn't keep us awake.

B.
The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.

C.
The coffee was so strong that it didn't keep us awake.

D.
We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.


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NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
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Mã đề: 278

I.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
1.
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!

A.
thoroughly
B.
altogether
C.
considerably
D.
specifically

2.
I am feeling under the weather today.

A.
sick
B.
disappointed
C.
happy
D.
sad
3.
If you give me a hand, I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.

A.
pick me up
B.
stand by me
C.
do me a favour
D.
take my fingers


II.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
4.
The British considered _______ even after the business has been transacted.

A.
that it impolite to interrupt a visitor
B.
it is impolite to interrupt a visitor

C.
as it is impolite to interrupt a visitor
D.
it impolite to interrupt a visitor
5.
To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money _______ and pay the rest on the day of
delivery.

A.
in cash
B.
in charge
C.
in advance
D.
in cheque
6.
It is time every student _______ harder for the coming exam.

A.
worked
B.
works
C.
work

D.
must work
7.
Customer : "I'd like to change some money."
Bank clerk: "_______"

A.
What's your account number?
B.
Five tenths, please!

C.
You haven't signed it.
D.
Which currency?
8.
An economic _______ is the time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of
unemployment and poverty.

A.
improvement
B.
mission
C.
development
D.
depression
9.
Good preparation _______ your job interview is a must.

A.
upon
B.
in
C.
with
D.
for
10.
Mr. Harrison is _______ he owns many palaces.

A.
that so rich a man
B.
such a rich man that
C.
such rich a man that
D.
so a rich man that
11.
He was the only _______ that was offered the job.

A.
apply
B.
applicant
C.
application
D.
applying

12.
It is usually _______ lava but gas that kills people during volcanic eruptions.

A.
neither
B.
not only
C.
not
D.
no
13.

The more time you spend practicing English, _______ command of it you will have.

A.
the less
B.
the more
C.
the better
D.
the fewer
14.
Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee while _______.

A.
others drink hot coffee
B.
others like it black

C.
milk is good in coffee, too
D.
sugar can cause cavities
15.
We try to _______ to see our parents at least twice a month.

A.
drop in
B.
come on
C.
call up
D.
go up
16.
Mr. Smith is a _______ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.

A.
independent
B.
undependable
C.
dependable
D.
dependent
17.
By the end of next year, we _______ this advanced training course.

A.
have finished
B.
are finishing
C.
will have finished
D.
will be finished
18.
Could I _______ for the American Airways flight to London?

A.
check off
B.
check up
C.
check in
D.
check out