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Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Education is an issue which concerns many people in the UK as well as round the world. In
England, Wales and Northern Ireland pupils sit GCSE (General Certificate in Secondary Education)
exams followed 2 years later by A (Advanced) levels. Pupils in Scotland follow a different system,
finishing their time at school with the Higher Leaving Certificate. One particular worry - why are
boys doing so badly?
Some twenty years ago, the performance of girls and boys in class was compared. Boys scored
better in exams, so various measures were introduced to improve the performance of girls,
including having single sex girl only classes. Now, the situation is reversed, with girls consistently
out-performing boys.
So, what has gone wrong with boys, and what can be done about it? John Dunsford, leader of the
association of head teachers of secondary schools, says that that the academic failure of boys is a
problem which has its roots in society rather than the classroom. Girls, more than boys, see
education as a passport to a good job. On the other hand, according to Penny Lewis, a head
teacher, young men lack confidence, which they hide with a show of bravado. They're uncertain
about their place in society. Some boys grow up in families where there is no male role model to
follow.
Moreover, boys may learn in a different way to girls, preferring small amounts of work with
immediate deadlines rather than large projects stretching into the distance. And education is not

seen as "cool". As one contributor to a BBC website put it, "Girls achieve more at school because
they are watching the future while the boys are watching the girls."
This is not just a problem in Britain. In a study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation
and Development and UNESCO, girls out-performed boys at reading at the age of 15 in all 45
countries. The UK ranks ninth out of the 45 countries for reading despite the fact that pupils in the
UK spend less time reading than in most other countries. Interestingly, the study suggested that
British children read for pleasure more often than those in other countries.
(Source: />Question 1: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Boys don't do well at school because of what happens in class.
B. Boys pay too much attention to girls to learn well at school.
C. Boys prefer to work on large projects.
D. Boys have always scored better in exams than girls.
Question 2: Which of the following could best serve as the title of passage?
A. How to change the process of teaching in schools
B. Closing the gender gap in our schools
C. The UK succeeds in advancing in global school rankings
D. Differences in learning style between girls and boys in class
Question 3: The phrase "a show of bravado" in the passage refers to________.
A. their lack of confidence at work
B. showing what they think or they tend to do
C. doing things which make them appear courageous
D. expressing their support and appreciation
Question 4: Some boys are not sure of themselves because of________.
A. their financial capability B. their family situations
C. their lack of family support
D. their low self-esteem
Question 5: What does the author mean by the phrase "see education as a passport" in the
passage?
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A. Girls regard education as a way of enabling them to go further and do more in life.
B. Girls think that learning is the key to the opportunity to go to many countries in the
world.
C. Girls try their best to avoid drifting out of school without qualifications and be better at
socializing.
D. Girls see education as a means of broading their knowledge and exposuring to diverse
cultures,
Question 6: It is stated in the passage that________.
A. Nowadays, boys' educational success reflects wider social changes
B. Now that girls have drawn ahead, schools are working hard to raise boys' achievement
C. Boys achieve better results than girls at GCSE and A-level
D. Girls are much more likely to go to university and are expecting to take the better-paid
jobs
Question 7: What does the word "cool" in the passage mostly mean?
A. interesting
B. unattractive
C. fashionable
D. priceless
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to
be________ in a stadium.
A. put away
B. put up
C. put off
D. put out
Question 9: Many experts agree that there is a possibility________ in this area in the following days.
A. that some more earthquakes may happen
B. where may some more earthquakes happen

C. what may some more earthquakes happen
D. when some more earthquakes may happen
Question 10: Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to________ mental
health and it is________ good means of relaxation.
A. Ø - Ø
B. Ø - the
C. Ø - a
D. the - Ø
Question 11: The local government________ him the prize for his bravery.
A. won
B. rewarded
C. presented
D. awarded
Question 12: There was a________ look on her face because a________ problem________ the little girl.
A. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled
B. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled
C. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled
D. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling
Question 13: This is the biggest lab________ we have ever built in our university.
A. which
B. what
C. that
D. where
Question 14: Henry has come in his raincoat and boots, ________ for rain.
A. preparing
B. to prepare
C. prepares
D. prepared
Question 15: ________ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be
so thriving as it is.

A. Be it not
B. Had it not been C. Were it not
D. Should it not
Question 16: Not having promoted the new digital camera successfully, the company
should________ its original marketing methods.
A. work out
B. account for
C. reflect on
D. call up
Question 17: Due to the violent nuclear leakage, the________ of the electricity supplies put Japan's
northeastern cities in a sate of chaos.
A. currency
B. variety
C. failure
D. absence
Question 18: As their products find their way into the international market, their brand is gaining
popularity.
A. with
B. in
C. on
D. from
Question 19: Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa________ the majority of this
year's graduates working in Britain.
A. in common with B. by reason of
C. in contrast to
D. as well as
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.
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Question 20: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
A. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised.
B. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise.
D. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.
Question 21: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
C. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
D. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
Question 22: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early
stage of the epidemic.
A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage
of the epidemic.
B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of
the epidemic.
C. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the
epidemic.
D. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early
stage of the epidemic.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 23: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and
suffering of the disadvantaged.
A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the
disadvantaged.
B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to
charity.
C. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of

his money.
D. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and
suffering.
Question 24: I was extremely annoyed at the way new boss treated us all. I tried not to show it.
A. The new boss behaved towards us badly that someone just had to let him know how
angry we were.
B. I made an effort to hide from the new boss the anger I felt at his treatment of us.
C. I couldn't help letting the new boss see just how angry he made me with those remarks
to us.
D. The new boss treated us all so badly that I couldn't hide my disgust from him.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 25: ~ Jack: "Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?"
~ Alex: "________. Will pennies do?"
A. Never mind
B. I am sure
C. I know
D. Let me see
Question 26: ~ Waiter: "May I take your order now, sir?" ~ Mr. Smith: "________."
A. Ok, here is my bill.
B. Sure, it's delicious.
C. Thanks, I've really had enough.
D. Yes, I'd like some fish and chips.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Harriet Beecher Stowe was an obscure writer until the publication of Uncle Tom’s
Cabin. A. popular
B. unknown
C. infamous
D. eminent

Question 28: Scientists have achieved findings substantial enough to remove our fear of GM
foods.
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A. convincing

B. controversial

C. conducive

D. abundant

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Though many stories from around the world describe behavioural changes in various
animals in the days and hours before an earthquake, research testing animals' ability to predict
earthquakes has been (29)_______. Recently, however, scientists were able to document the
behaviours of a group of toads before, during, and after an earthquake. Researchers were studying
the breeding habits of a particular group of toads, when, suddenly, 96 percent of the males simply
(30)_______ for a five-day period. A significant earthquake and several aftershocks (31)_______ on
the fifth day after the departure. Six days after the last aftershock, the males returned and
resumed mating, as if (32)_______ had happened. It turns out that prior to the earthquake, there
had been subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and an increase in the amount of radon gas
in the groundwater. (33)_______, there were unusual electrical disturbances in the upper
atmosphere.
(Adapted from "Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 4")
Question 29: A. undertaken B. rare
C. released
D. available

Question 30: A. jumped
B. walked
C. fought
D. disappeared
Question 31: A. left
B. occurred
C. went
D. formed
Question 32: A. whatever B. nothing
C. it
D. earthquake
Question 33: A. At least
B. Alternatively
C. Additionally
D. Always
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 34: Despite much research, there are still certain elements in the life cycle of the insect
that is not fully understood.
A. Despite
B. is
C. in
D. understood
Question 35: In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and was honoured in Germany until the rise of
Nazism, then he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.
A. then
B. the rise
C. was honoured
D. from
Question 36: It is estimated that at least a million meteors have hit the Earth's surface, which is

only 25 percentage of the planet.
A. is estimated
B. million
C. percentage
D. have hit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 37: A. exclude
B. expire
C. expert
D. exceed
Question 38: A. industrial B. infallible
C. intimacy
D. intensity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 39: A. proposal
B. dissolve
C. preserve
D. resident
Question 40: A. coughed
B. laughed
C. wretched
D. toughed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 41: I've worked with her for donkey’s years, and I still don't know how to use the
photocopier.
A. from time to time B. for good and all C. for a short time D. from the beginning
Question 42: My wife will never admit that she's wrong, even when she knows she is. She's so pigheaded. A. obstinate

B. obedient
C. stubborn
D. careful
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The economic growth that many nations in Asia and increasingly Africa have experienced over
the past couple of decades has transformed hundreds of millions of lives - almost entirely for the
better. But there's a byproduct to that growth, one that's evident - or sometimes less than evident
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- in the smoggy, smelly skies above cities like Beijing, New Delhi and Jakara. Thanks to new cars
and power plants, air pollution is bad and getting worse in much of the world, and it's taking a
major toll on global health.
How big? According to a new analysis published in the Lancet, more than 3.2 million people
suffered deaths from air pollution in 2010, the largest number on record. That's up from 800,000
in 2000. And it's a regional problem: 65% of those deaths occurred in Asia, where the air is
choked by diesel soot from cars and trucks, as well as the song from power plants and the dust
from endless urban construction. In East Asia and China, 1.2 million people died, as well as
another 712,000 in South Asia, including India. For the first time ever, air pollution is on the
world's top - 10 list of killers, and it's moving up the ranks faster than any other factor.
So how can air pollution be so damaging? It is the very finest soot - so small that it roots deep
within the lungs and then enters the bloodstream - that contributes to most of the public - health
toll of air pollution including death. Diesel soot, which can also cause cancer, is a major problem
because it is concentrated in cities along transportation zones affecting overpopulated areas. It is
thought to contribute to half the deaths from air pollution in urban centers. For example, 1 in 6
people in the u.s. live near a diesel - pollution hot spot like a rail yard, port terminal or freeway.
We also know that air pollution may be linked to other non-deadly diseases. Fortunately in the
U.S. and other developed nations, urban air is for the most part cleaner than it was 30 or 40 years
ago, thanks to regulations and new technologies like the catalytic converters that reduce

automobile emissions. Governments are also pushing to make air cleaner - see the White House's
move last week to further tighten soot standards. It's not perfect, but we've had much more
success dealing with air pollution than climate change.
Will developing nations like India eventually catch up? Hopefully - though the problem may get
worse before it gets better. The good news is that it doesn't take a major technological advance to
improve urban air. Switching from diesel fuel to unleaded helps, as do newer and cleaner cars
which are less likely to send out pollutants. Power plants - even ones that burn mineral fuels like
coal - can be fitted with pollution - control equipment that, at a price, will greatly reduce smog and
other pollutants.
But the best solutions may involve urban design. In the Guardian, John Vidal notes that Delhi
now has 200 cars per 1,000 people, far more than much richer Asian cities like Hong Kong and
Singapore. Developing cities will almost certainly see an increase in car ownership as residents
become wealthier - and that doesn't have to mean deadly air pollution. Higher incomes should
also lead to tougher environmental regulations, which is exactly what happened in the West. We
can only hope it happens before the death toll from bad air gets even higher.
(Source: by Bryan Walsh)
Question 43: The phrase "taking a major toll" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. leading to danger
B. having a bad effect
C. creating motivation
D. making it possible
Question 44: All of the following statements are true according to the passage EXCEPT________.
A. The tightening of the emission standards has helped people solve some of the immediate
environmental problems, for example, tackle air pollution.
B. Many efforts have been put into the reduction of the emission of pollutants through the
tightening of legislation on new vehicles.
C. The report found that the number of people suffering deaths from air pollution in 2010
is greater than that in 2000.
D. Air pollution may have been responsible for our mental health problems and
prematurely robbed US of our lives.

Question 45: According to the passage, the writer actually wants to convince the readers that________.
A. the developing countries are repeating the same mistakes as the developed ones made
B. the global economic growth is mainly to blame for air pollution and climate change
C. the unbeatable air is increasingly becoming a major killer throughout the world
D. the ecological situation and air pollution in India are becoming worse and worse
Question 46: By describing urban design as "the best solutions" in the last paragraph, the writer
means that________.
A. the pace of development has to be slowed down to reduce air pollution
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B. more sever regulations should be made to handle air pollution
C. the making of tougher environmental regulations alone is of little use
D. the urban construction in western developed countries is the best choice
Question 47: What tends to give rise to the highest death toll according to the passage?
A. The lack of tight environmental protection standards.
B. The increasing numbers of the diesel cars and trucks.
C. The frighteningly high death rate from deadly cancer.
D. The world's serious air pollution such as soot and dust.
Question 48: The word "byproduct" in paragraph 1 most probably refers to________.
A. design
B. consequence
C. solution
D. reform
Question 49: The basic reason why so many people die from air pollution is that________.
A. the diesel soot roots in lungs and gets into blood
B. the diesel soot is too small to be seen
C. the diesel soot is much too poisonous to breathe
D. the diesel soot can also contribute to deadly cancer
Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is an example of measure taken to

help generate less emissions?
A. Many nations encourage people to avoid densely populated areas.
B. The government minimizes the number of people using car in major cities.
C. People increase the use of vehicles powered by mineral fuels.
D. Catalytic converters are applied to exhaust systems in automobiles.
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Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Education is an issue which concerns many people in the UK as well as round the world. In
England, Wales and Northern Ireland pupils sit GCSE (General Certificate in Secondary Education)
exams followed 2 years later by A (Advanced) levels. Pupils in Scotland follow a different system,
finishing their time at school with the Higher Leaving Certificate. One particular worry - why are
boys doing so badly?
Some twenty years ago, the performance of girls and boys in class was compared. Boys scored
better in exams, so various measures were introduced to improve the performance of girls,
including having single sex girl only classes. Now, the situation is reversed, with girls consistently
out-performing boys.
So, what has gone wrong with boys, and what can be done about it? John Dunsford, leader of the

association of head teachers of secondary schools, says that that the academic failure of boys is a
problem which has its roots in society rather than the classroom. Girls, more than boys, see
education as a passport to a good job. On the other hand, according to Penny Lewis, a head
teacher, young men lack confidence, which they hide with a show of bravado. They're uncertain
about their place in society. Some boys grow up in families where there is no male role model to
follow.
Moreover, boys may learn in a different way to girls, preferring small amounts of work with
immediate deadlines rather than large projects stretching into the distance. And education is not
seen as "cool". As one contributor to a BBC website put it, "Girls achieve more at school because
they are watching the future while the boys are watching the girls."
This is not just a problem in Britain. In a study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation
and Development and UNESCO, girls out-performed boys at reading at the age of 15 in all 45
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countries. The UK ranks ninth out of the 45 countries for reading despite the fact that pupils in the
UK spend less time reading than in most other countries. Interestingly, the study suggested that
British children read for pleasure more often than those in other countries.
(Source: />Question 1: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Boys don't do well at school because of what happens in class.
B. Boys pay too much attention to girls to learn well at school.
C. Boys prefer to work on large projects.
D. Boys have always scored better in exams than girls.
Question 2: Which of the following could best serve as the title of passage?
A. How to change the process of teaching in schools
B. Closing the gender gap in our schools
C. The UK succeeds in advancing in global school rankings
D. Differences in learning style between girls and boys in class
Question 3: The phrase "a show of bravado" in the passage refers to________.
A. their lack of confidence at work

B. showing what they think or they tend to do
C. doing things which make them appear courageous
D. expressing their support and appreciation
Question 4: Some boys are not sure of themselves because of________.
A. their financial capability B. their family situations
C. their lack of family support
D. their low self-esteem
Question 5: What does the author mean by the phrase "see education as a passport" in the
passage?
A. Girls regard education as a way of enabling them to go further and do more in life.
B. Girls think that learning is the key to the opportunity to go to many countries in the
world.
C. Girls try their best to avoid drifting out of school without qualifications and be better at
socializing.
D. Girls see education as a means of broading their knowledge and exposuring to diverse
cultures,
Question 6: It is stated in the passage that________.
A. Nowadays, boys' educational success reflects wider social changes
B. Now that girls have drawn ahead, schools are working hard to raise boys' achievement
C. Boys achieve better results than girls at GCSE and A-level
D. Girls are much more likely to go to university and are expecting to take the better-paid
jobs
Question 7: What does the word "cool" in the passage mostly mean?
A. interesting
B. unattractive
C. fashionable
D. priceless
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to

be________ in a stadium.
A. put away
B. put up
C. put off
D. put out
Question 9: Many experts agree that there is a possibility________ in this area in the following days.
A. that some more earthquakes may happen
B. where may some more earthquakes happen
C. what may some more earthquakes happen
D. when some more earthquakes may happen
Question 10: Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to________ mental
health and it is________ good means of relaxation.
A. Ø - Ø
B. Ø - the
C. Ø - a
D. the - Ø
Question 11: The local government________ him the prize for his bravery.
A. won
B. rewarded
C. presented
D. awarded
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Question 12: There was a________ look on her face because a________ problem________ the little girl.
A. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled
B. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled
C. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled
D. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling
Question 13: This is the biggest lab________ we have ever built in our university.

A. which
B. what
C. that
D. where
Question 14: Henry has come in his raincoat and boots, ________ for rain.
A. preparing
B. to prepare
C. prepares
D. prepared
Question 15: ________ for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be
so thriving as it is.
A. Be it not
B. Had it not been C. Were it not
D. Should it not
Question 16: Not having promoted the new digital camera successfully, the company
should________ its original marketing methods.
A. work out
B. account for
C. reflect on
D. call up
Question 17: Due to the violent nuclear leakage, the________ of the electricity supplies put Japan's
northeastern cities in a sate of chaos.
A. currency
B. variety
C. failure
D. absence
Question 18: As their products find their way into the international market, their brand is gaining
popularity.
A. with
B. in

C. on
D. from
Question 19: Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa________ the majority of this
year's graduates working in Britain.
A. in common with B. by reason of
C. in contrast to
D. as well as
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.
Question 20: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
A. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised.
B. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise.
D. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.
Question 21: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
C. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
D. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
Question 22: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early
stage of the epidemic.
A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage
of the epidemic.
B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of
the epidemic.
C. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the
epidemic.
D. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early
stage of the epidemic.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines

each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 23: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and
suffering of the disadvantaged.
A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the
disadvantaged.
B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to
charity.
C. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of
his money.
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D. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and
suffering.
Question 24: I was extremely annoyed at the way new boss treated us all. I tried not to show it.
A. The new boss behaved towards us badly that someone just had to let him know how
angry we were.
B. I made an effort to hide from the new boss the anger I felt at his treatment of us.
C. I couldn't help letting the new boss see just how angry he made me with those remarks
to us.
D. The new boss treated us all so badly that I couldn't hide my disgust from him.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 25: ~ Jack: "Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?"
~ Alex: "________. Will pennies do?"
A. Never mind
B. I am sure
C. I know
D. Let me see
Question 26: ~ Waiter: "May I take your order now, sir?" ~ Mr. Smith: "________."

A. Ok, here is my bill.
B. Sure, it's delicious.
C. Thanks, I've really had enough.
D. Yes, I'd like some fish and chips.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Harriet Beecher Stowe was an obscure writer until the publication of Uncle Tom’s
Cabin. A. popular
B. unknown
C. infamous
D. eminent
Question 28: Scientists have achieved findings substantial enough to remove our fear of GM
foods.
A. convincing
B. controversial
C. conducive
D. abundant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Though many stories from around the world describe behavioural changes in various
animals in the days and hours before an earthquake, research testing animals' ability to predict
earthquakes has been (29)_______. Recently, however, scientists were able to document the
behaviours of a group of toads before, during, and after an earthquake. Researchers were studying
the breeding habits of a particular group of toads, when, suddenly, 96 percent of the males simply
(30)_______ for a five-day period. A significant earthquake and several aftershocks (31)_______ on
the fifth day after the departure. Six days after the last aftershock, the males returned and
resumed mating, as if (32)_______ had happened. It turns out that prior to the earthquake, there
had been subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and an increase in the amount of radon gas
in the groundwater. (33)_______, there were unusual electrical disturbances in the upper
atmosphere.

(Adapted from "Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 4")
Question 29: A. undertaken B. rare
C. released
D. available
Question 30: A. jumped
B. walked
C. fought
D. disappeared
Question 31: A. left
B. occurred
C. went
D. formed
Question 32: A. whatever B. nothing
C. it
D. earthquake
Question 33: A. At least
B. Alternatively
C. Additionally
D. Always
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 34: Despite much research, there are still certain elements in the life cycle of the insect
that is not fully understood.
A. Despite
B. is
C. in
D. understood
Question 35: In 1921 Einstein won the Nobel Prize, and was honoured in Germany until the rise of
Nazism, then he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.
A. then

B. the rise
C. was honoured
D. from
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Question 36: It is estimated that at least a million meteors have hit the Earth's surface, which is
only 25 percentage of the planet.
A. is estimated
B. million
C. percentage
D. have hit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 37: A. exclude
B. expire
C. expert
D. exceed
Question 38: A. industrial B. infallible
C. intimacy
D. intensity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 39: A. proposal
B. dissolve
C. preserve
D. resident
Question 40: A. coughed
B. laughed
C. wretched

D. toughed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 41: I've worked with her for donkey’s years, and I still don't know how to use the
photocopier.
A. from time to time B. for good and all C. for a short time D. from the beginning
Question 42: My wife will never admit that she's wrong, even when she knows she is. She's so pigheaded. A. obstinate
B. obedient
C. stubborn
D. careful
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The economic growth that many nations in Asia and increasingly Africa have experienced over
the past couple of decades has transformed hundreds of millions of lives - almost entirely for the
better. But there's a byproduct to that growth, one that's evident - or sometimes less than evident
- in the smoggy, smelly skies above cities like Beijing, New Delhi and Jakara. Thanks to new cars
and power plants, air pollution is bad and getting worse in much of the world, and it's taking a
major toll on global health.
How big? According to a new analysis published in the Lancet, more than 3.2 million people
suffered deaths from air pollution in 2010, the largest number on record. That's up from 800,000
in 2000. And it's a regional problem: 65% of those deaths occurred in Asia, where the air is
choked by diesel soot from cars and trucks, as well as the song from power plants and the dust
from endless urban construction. In East Asia and China, 1.2 million people died, as well as
another 712,000 in South Asia, including India. For the first time ever, air pollution is on the
world's top - 10 list of killers, and it's moving up the ranks faster than any other factor.
So how can air pollution be so damaging? It is the very finest soot - so small that it roots deep
within the lungs and then enters the bloodstream - that contributes to most of the public - health
toll of air pollution including death. Diesel soot, which can also cause cancer, is a major problem
because it is concentrated in cities along transportation zones affecting overpopulated areas. It is
thought to contribute to half the deaths from air pollution in urban centers. For example, 1 in 6

people in the u.s. live near a diesel - pollution hot spot like a rail yard, port terminal or freeway.
We also know that air pollution may be linked to other non-deadly diseases. Fortunately in the
U.S. and other developed nations, urban air is for the most part cleaner than it was 30 or 40 years
ago, thanks to regulations and new technologies like the catalytic converters that reduce
automobile emissions. Governments are also pushing to make air cleaner - see the White House's
move last week to further tighten soot standards. It's not perfect, but we've had much more
success dealing with air pollution than climate change.
Will developing nations like India eventually catch up? Hopefully - though the problem may get
worse before it gets better. The good news is that it doesn't take a major technological advance to
improve urban air. Switching from diesel fuel to unleaded helps, as do newer and cleaner cars
which are less likely to send out pollutants. Power plants - even ones that burn mineral fuels like
coal - can be fitted with pollution - control equipment that, at a price, will greatly reduce smog and
other pollutants.
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But the best solutions may involve urban design. In the Guardian, John Vidal notes that Delhi
now has 200 cars per 1,000 people, far more than much richer Asian cities like Hong Kong and
Singapore. Developing cities will almost certainly see an increase in car ownership as residents
become wealthier - and that doesn't have to mean deadly air pollution. Higher incomes should
also lead to tougher environmental regulations, which is exactly what happened in the West. We
can only hope it happens before the death toll from bad air gets even higher.
(Source: by Bryan Walsh)
Question 43: The phrase "taking a major toll" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. leading to danger
B. having a bad effect
C. creating motivation
D. making it possible
Question 44: All of the following statements are true according to the passage EXCEPT________.

A. The tightening of the emission standards has helped people solve some of the immediate
environmental problems, for example, tackle air pollution.
B. Many efforts have been put into the reduction of the emission of pollutants through the
tightening of legislation on new vehicles.
C. The report found that the number of people suffering deaths from air pollution in 2010
is greater than that in 2000.
D. Air pollution may have been responsible for our mental health problems and
prematurely robbed US of our lives.
Question 45: According to the passage, the writer actually wants to convince the readers that________.
A. the developing countries are repeating the same mistakes as the developed ones made
B. the global economic growth is mainly to blame for air pollution and climate change
C. the unbeatable air is increasingly becoming a major killer throughout the world
D. the ecological situation and air pollution in India are becoming worse and worse
Question 46: By describing urban design as "the best solutions" in the last paragraph, the writer
means that________.
A. the pace of development has to be slowed down to reduce air pollution
B. more sever regulations should be made to handle air pollution
C. the making of tougher environmental regulations alone is of little use
D. the urban construction in western developed countries is the best choice
Question 47: What tends to give rise to the highest death toll according to the passage?
A. The lack of tight environmental protection standards.
B. The increasing numbers of the diesel cars and trucks.
C. The frighteningly high death rate from deadly cancer.
D. The world's serious air pollution such as soot and dust.
Question 48: The word "byproduct" in paragraph 1 most probably refers to________.
A. design
B. consequence
C. solution
D. reform
Question 49: The basic reason why so many people die from air pollution is that________.

A. the diesel soot roots in lungs and gets into blood
B. the diesel soot is too small to be seen
C. the diesel soot is much too poisonous to breathe
D. the diesel soot can also contribute to deadly cancer
Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is an example of measure taken to
help generate less emissions?
A. Many nations encourage people to avoid densely populated areas.
B. The government minimizes the number of people using car in major cities.
C. People increase the use of vehicles powered by mineral fuels.
D. Catalytic converters are applied to exhaust systems in automobiles.
___________THE END____________

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