THE SECOND SEMESTER TESTS (UNIT 7 12)

THE SECOND SEMESTER TESTS (UNIT 7-12)
TEST 1
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I. Listen to Elena. She is going to have a party. She invites Nadia to the party. Answer the questions
below. (1 mark)
1. Why does she have a party?
2. When will it happen?
3. What is the name of the house?
4. What thing does Elena want Nadia to give her?
II. There is a conversation between Betty and Alan at Joe’s wedding party. Listen and write true
(T) or False (F) in front of each sentence. (1 mark)
1.
Betty is Joe’s sister.
2.
Alan is Joe’s colleague.
4.
Alan’s wife is American.
5.
Alan goes to the party with his wife and his daughter.
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I. Circle the word A, B, C or D that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(0.5 mark)
1. A. certificate
B. cultivation
C. patient
D. education
2. A. architect
B. chef
C. mechanic
D. technique
II. Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks. (1.5 mark)

1. There isn’t
milk left. We have to buy some.
A. a
B. any
C. some
D. an
2. The boys
came in time to save the boy were at the age of 10.
A. whom
B. who
C. which
D. where
3. You should drink at least five
of water a day.
A. glasses
B. bunches
C. sticks
D. cans
4. It is said that
apple a day keeps the doctor away.
A. some
B. lot
C. an
D. a
5. While on holiday in the UK, Michael could
a bit of British English.
A. take up
B. pick up
C. get up
D. get into

6. She tried to be serious, but she couldn’t help
A. to laugh
B. laughing
C. that she laughed D. laugh
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I. Read the paragraph and choose the correct answer. (1 mark)
Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical object to accommodate life (1)
we know it. Scientists believe Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. It is the fifth-largest
(2)
in our solar system. Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres. Earth is the thirdclosest planet to the sun. The distance from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres. It (3)
365,3 days for Earth to obit the sun, and 24 hours to rotate on its axis. The surface
temperature ranges from -88 to 580C. Nearly 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered by ocean, (4)
has an average depth of about 4 kilometres. In 2015 it was estimated that 7,3 billion humans
are living on Earth.
1. A. as
B. so
C. because
D. that
2. A. system
B. planet
C. star
D. sun
3. A. has
B. takes
C. gets
D. begins
4. A. what

B. that

C. which

D. where

II. Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences. (1 mark)

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Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he
cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two
years, until he is 18.
The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his
age is finding a job. David's firm releases two new games for the expanding home computer market each
month.
But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money.
Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus payments and
profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards. He lives with his parents
in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus driver. His company has to pay £150 a
month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work and back every day because David cannot drive.
David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with
six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. "I got the job because the people who run the
firm knew I had already written some programs," he said.
"I suppose £35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic. I hope it will come to more than
that this year." He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother £20 a week.
But most his spare time is spent working.
"Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said. "But I had been studying it
in books and 'magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never
considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway."
David added: "I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never

know when the market might disappear."
1. Why is David different from other young people at his age?
A. He earns an extremely high salary.
B. He is not unemployed.
C. He does not go out much.
D. He lives at home with his parents.
2. David's greatest problem is
A. Making the banks treat him as an adult. B. inventing computer games.
C. spending his salary.
D. learning to drive.
3. He was employed by the company because
A. he had worked in a computer shop.
B. he had written some computer programs.
C. he works very hard.
D. he had learnt to use computers at school.
4. He left school after taking O-levels because
A. he did not enjoy school.
B. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him.
C. he was afraid of getting too old to start computing.
D. he wanted to earn a lot of money.
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentences means nearly exactly the same as
first one. (1 mark)
1. I can’t go out if my parents don’t permit me.
I can’t go out without
2. Jane has worked for this company for six years.
Jane started
II. Rewrite these sentences using the phrases in brackets. (1 mark)
1. I know you hoped I would become a nurse, but that’s not what I want,’ said the girl to her mother.
(REFUSED)

The girl
2. My brother can speak Italian very well. (FLUENT)
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TEST 2
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I. You will hear a teacher talking about a school trip. Listen and complete the information. Number
0 is done for you. You will hear the information twice. (1 mark)
SCHOOL TRIP
1. Visit:
2. Leave at:
3. Meet in:
4. Cost:
II. Listen to an interview about hobbies. A 4! Teen reporter, Ngoc asks Mi about her hobby.
Complete each blank with no more than three words. (1 mark)
1. Name of the hobby:
2. Started:
3. Person who shares the hobby with Mi:
4. Mi can make
or lamps from them.
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I. Circle the word A, B, C or D that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(0.5 mark)
1. A. bundle
B. customer
C. understand
D. bum
2. A. counterpart

B. noticeable
C. complex
D. cooperative
II. Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks. (1.5 mark)
1. If I were offered the job, I think I
it.
A. take
B. will take
C. would take
D. would have
2. There is nothing prevent us from
the mystery of that palace.
A. discover
B. discovering
C. discovery
D. discoveries
5. All food products should carry a list of
on the packet.
A. elements
B. materials
C. foods
D. ingredients
4. There’s room for one more piece of
A. suitcase
B. bag
C. luggage
D. furniture
5. I’m afraid Ms Smith is away on
this week.
A. holiday

B. break
C. trip D. journey
6. After
lunch, we went for
walk by
sea.
A. ∅ / a/ the
B. an/ a/ the
C. a/ a/ a
D. ∅ / an/ a
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I. Read the article about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and fill the word in the blanks. (1
mark)
outstanding

well-preserved

geological

magnificient

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognised as a World Heritage Site, is famous for its cultural
value, natural beauty,
value, and preservation of heritage.
The most
feature of this site is its cultural value. Archaeologists have discovered signs of
human activity dating back almost 30,000 years. With such a long- lasting history, Trang An Scenic
Landscape Complex is home to many temples, pagodas, and places of worship.
The natural beauty of the place with its geological value is another outstanding feature Trang An - Tam
Coc - Bich Dong not only has a natural scenic landscape but also is ecological site. Moreover, the area is

famous for its
landscape of limestone (mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep
rocks.
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As a place of cultural and natural value, Trang An Heritage is
protected. Visitors are
amazed to discover that the site is home to more than 800 species of flora and fauna.
II. Read the following passage and answer the questions. Circle A, B or C.
A freelancer is a self-employed person who is not necessarily committed to a particular employer longterm. There are many reasons why independent work is on the rise, but two things have mainly fueled the
trend.
NEW PLATFORMS FOR PAIRING FREELANCERS WITH BUSINESSES
These days, devices, apps, and other personal technology let us communicate with one another from
virtually everywhere. But there’s another kind of technology that plays even a bigger role - platforms
designed to match companies with freelancers. New online marketplaces are launching in a wide range of
categories, helping talented freelancers to find jobs in their chosen fields. Vlance.vn is one such platform
operating in Vietnam.
CO-WORKING SPACES IN MAJOR CITIES
It's not uncommon for independent workers to feel isolated. But the rise of co-working spaces in urban
centers is changing that, offering freelancers all the needed support and resources. They also create a
collaborative ambience you’d find at any cutting-edge company. Vietnam is not behind in this trend with
booming spaces like Toong, Hanoihub, WORK Saigon etc.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. How technology has influenced freelancers
B. The pros and cons of freelancing
c. Reasons for the upsurge of freelancing
2. According to the passage, what do the platforms do?
A. connect employers with employees
B. create communities of freelancers

C. offer working spaces for freelancers
3. What does the word that in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the feeling of isolation
B. the rise of co-working space
C. workers’ independence
4. According to the passage, which of the following is said about freelancers?
A. They can have better opportunities to find jobs.
B. They often suffer from loneliness working independently.
C. They cannot function without supporting platforms.
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentences means nearly exactly the same as
first one. (1 mark)
1. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.
The lions
2. The old man is a good teacher. He lives near my house.
The old man
II. Rewrite these sentences using the phrases in brackets. (1 mark)
1. I will not go to university. I would rather work to earn money. (START)
I will
2. I'm not good at cooking, so I can't become a chef. (WERE)
If I
TEST 3
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I. Listen and circle the best answer A, B or X. (1 mark)
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1. Why is he giving information?
A. to tell people there is a problem on the trains.
B. to tell people they might be delayed on the roads.

C. to tell people they might not fly today.
2. Where is he?
A. in a supermarket.
B. in the kitchen of a restaurant
C. in a market place.
3. What kind of charity does she support?
A. a homeless charity.
B. a children’s charity.
C. an animal charity.
4. Who is the woman?
A. the swimmer’s mother.
B. a news reporter.
C. the swimmer’s teacher.
II. Listen again and write true (T) or False (F) in front of each sentence. (1 mark)
1.
The man is getting directions to the station
2.
The customer feels satisfied with the drink.
3.
The woman will give money to charity the following day.
4.
The pilot is warning the passengers that the plane might move suddenly soon.
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I. Circle the word A, B, C or D that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
(0.5 mark)
1. A. mention
B. question
C. action
D. education
2. A. who

B. when
C. where
D. what
II. Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks. (1.5 mark)
1.
is visiting important and historic places in a city or an area as a tourist.
A. Travelling
B. Sightseeing
C. Wandering
D. Sunbathing
2. Many people would be out of work if that factory
down.
A. closes
B. had closed
C. closed
D. would close
3. They spent ten days at a fashionable ski
in Switzerland.
A. hostel
B. place
C, hotel
D. resort
4. Can you manage
the report in the morning?
A. finishing/ to write
B. to finish/ writing
C. finishing/ writing
D. to finish/ to write
5. On
Sunday my father stay in

bed till ten o'clock reading
Sunday
paper. 3. nothing, nothing, the
A. a/ the/ ∅
B. an/ ∅ / some
C. some/ an/ the
D. ∅ / ∅ / the
6. When we
dinner, we went out.
A. had finished/ went
B. finished/ went
C. finished/ had gone
D. had finished/ go
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I. Read the text and decide whether the following statements True or False (l mark)
A. Components in a typical Japanese meal
Typically, a Japanese meal consists of rice, miso soup, the main dish(es) and pickles. Rice is the staple
and plays a central part in people’s eating habits. Japanese rice is sticky and nutritious, so when combined
with the main dishes and the soup, they make a complete meal. The portions of each dish are individually
served.
B. The habit of having raw food and simple sauces
The most important characteristic of their eating habits is they like raw food and do not use sauces
with a strong flavour. Two typical examples are sashimi and sushi. The Japanese make sashimi simply by
cutting fresh fish. Then they serve it with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce and spicy Japanese
horseradish (wasabi). Sushi is similar. The cooked, vinegared rice can be combined with raw fish, prawn,
avocado, cucumber or egg. Sushi is usually served with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
C. The art of arranging dishes.
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It is said that the Japanese eat with their eyes. Therefore, the arrangement of dishes is another
significant feature of their eating habits. If you join a Japanese meal, you may be excited to see how the
colourful dishes are arranged according to a traditional pattern. In addition, there are plates and bowls of
different sizes and designs. They are carefully presented to match the food they carry.
1. What is the most important feature of Japanese eating habits?
2. How do they make sashimi?
3. What sauce can both sashimi and sushi be served with?
4. How many components are there in a typical Japanese meal?
II. Read the following passage and answer the questions. Circle A, B or C.
Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only
ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her
mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest,
had to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly
enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High
School in 1953.
While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo;
and they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed
and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was
serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately,
shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area. To help
make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a
job at the cheese company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son,
Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so
much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote
herself to the role of a mother.
1. After Jean's father passed away, her mother used to
A. work outside the home
B. be a housewife
C. support the family alone

D. work as a secretary
2. Which is not referred to Jean?
A. She was a responsible girl.
B. She never helped her mother with household chores.
C. She often did well at school.
D. She went to high school.
3. Jean's husband was a
A. teacher
B. dancer
C. soldier
D. servant
4. Which is not TRUE about Jean?
A. She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child.
B. She worked outside the home before she had a child.
C. She was very happy when she got a baby.
D. She quit her job to look after her baby.
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I. Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if
necessary.

1. There was a cow on the street. All the cars stopped. (BECAUSE)
2. Coal is a valuable natural resource. Oil is a valuable natural resource. (AND)
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II. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use other words in
addition to the cues to complete the sentences. (1 mark)

1. If/ you/ continue/ eat/ too much/ fat food /same time/ you/ may/ have/ stomachache.

2. The/ modern father/ soon/ learn/ share/ housework/ his wife.

TEST 4
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I. Sam is talking about his holiday. Listen to the conversation and do as directed. (1 mark)
For questions 13 -17, select an activity for each day.
1. Monday
A. went canoeing
2. Tuesday
B. went shopping
3. Wednesday
C. climbed a mountain
4. Thursday
D. went for a long walk
E. visited museums
F. went swimming
II. Listen to five people to talk about the reasons they study English. Complete each blank with only
one word. (1 mark)
1. Ulla Schmidt from Bern, Switzerland:
She wants to improve her
and
skills.
2. Joseph Kitonga, from Merca, Somalia:
He wants to get a
in
business because he needs English for a career in
business.
3. Alan Lin from Beijing, China:
He has to take a/ an
in English every year. If he doesn’t

he has to take extra
classes.
4. Ricardo Flores, from Cartago, Costa Rica:
He studies English because he is going to be a
English classes are parts of his
program.
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others. (0.5 mark)
1. A. occasion
B. illiterate
C. underpass
D. significant
2. A. rusty
B. global
C. accent
D. mistake
II. Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks. (1.5 mark)
1. If you walk into the road without looking, you risk
knocked down
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A. been
B. to be
C. be
D. being
2. Nga,
is standing over there, is my best friend.
A. who
B. that

C. whose
D. whom
3. They would be disappointed if we
A. hadn’t come
B. wouldn’t come
C. don’t come
D. didn’t come
4.
is defined as a piece of rock from outer space that hits the earth’s surface.
A. rocket
B. telescope
C. universe
D. Meteorite
5. After they
the shellfish, they
to feel sick.
A. ate/ began
B. had eaten/ began C. had eaten/ begun D. ate/ had begun
6. Last year we had a great coach
of northern Finland.
A. tour
B. holiday
C. trip
D. festival
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Manuel Gonzalez comes from Spain. He usually lives in Madrid and works (1)
a
journalist for a Spanish newspaper, but two years ago he decided to take a year (2)
work to

live in different countries in Europe and write a book about Europeans. He spent the first two months in
Scandinavia (3)
information and then moved to Germany for a month. At present he is
staying in Paris, where he is renting a flat for five weeks. Four years ago he wrote a (4)
travel guide to Spain and now he is working hard to have the same success with his book about
Europeans.
1. A. in
B. for
C. by
D. as
2. A. off
B. to
C. away
D. from
3. A. collected
B. to collect
C. collecting
D. collection
4. A. best-sell
B. best-sold
C. best-selling
D. best-to- sell
II. Read the text below and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)or if the text
doesn’t say (DS). Put a tick () in the right box. The first one has been done as an example.
Many countries around the world have no caves. This is not because there are no hills or mountains in
those places. Some of the world's biggest mountains have no caves because they are not made of the right
sort of stone. But the low, limestonehills of the north of England and the south of France are full of
interesting caves.
For hundreds of years, people have enjoyed finding caves and going inside them. This sport is called
"caving", and the people who do it are called "cavers. Cave exploration began in Europe and even today

most cavers come from there. That is why we know so much about European caves. But in many other
parts of the world there are hundreds of caves which few people have ever visited. For example, there are
many caves in Russia and Afganistan, in Albania and China, but not many cavers in those countries and it
is often very difficult for foreign cavers to get permission to visit.
T
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Every country in the world has caves.

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Caves are found in limestone hills and mountains.

2

The south of England has very few hills or mountains.

3

Most cavers are European.

4

There are still many unexplored caves in the world.

F

DS



PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I. Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if
necessary.
1. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed , however. (ALTHOUGH)

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2. I like listening to music. Music can help me relax after a hard working day. (WHICH)
II. Rearrange these words in order to complete the sentences.

1. will/We/,/so/for /our/have to/check/our/studies/teacher/be/responsible/for/won’t/attendance

2. course/training/work/own/In/our/their/vocational/,/students/of/will/be/evaluators/the/.

TEST 5
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I. Listen to Hung giving a presentation on his tips for learning English well. Complete the listener’s
notes. Use no more than THREE words for each blank. (1 mark)
Tips for Learning English
Reading (1)
in English
+ widening vocabulary
+ (2)
the context
+ remembering words longer
+ knowing how to use words correctly
Practising grammar
+ doing exercises from different (3)

+ good books: Grammar in Use and Active Grammar
Taking opportunities to speak and write English
+ joining an international project.
+ (4)
and chatting on Skype
+ improving skills and widening knowledge of different cultures.
II. What activity did each person do or will each person do for his or her birthday? Listen and
choose the correct answer, (1 mark)
1. Ted:
A. have a party
B. study for exams
C. meet friends
2. Jill:
A. go to her parents' house
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B. go on a trip by herself
C. go to New York with her parents
3. Sue:
A. have a barbecue
B. go out to dinner with friends
C. stay home alone
4. Brian:
A. meet friends
B. have a busy day
C. have a quiet family party
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others. (0.5 mark)
1. A. architecture

B. empathetic
C. dominated
D. parabolic
2. A. external
B. habitable
C. consequently
D. businesswoman
II. Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks. (1.5 mark)
1. There are
pens in that drawer.
A. a
B. an
C. some
D. in
2. We
late for the plane because we
our passports.
A. were/ forgot
B. were/ had forgot
c. had been/ forgot
D. had been/ had forgot
4. If someone
in here with a gun, I would be very frightened.
A. walked
B. walks
C. had walked
D. would walk.
5. The machine needs
A. to be repaired
B. repairing

C. to repair
D. B & c are correct
6. Captain Cook discovered Australia on a
to the Pacific
A. vacation
B.travel
C. cruise
D. voyage
7. Have you finished
your hair yet?
A. wash
B. washed
C. washing
D. to wash
PART C: READING (2 marks)
Read the text and choose the best answer.
GENDER GAP IN EDUCATION
For many years now, British girls have performed much better in exams than boys. Most theories about
the causes of this gap (1)
the sexes have blamed the education system. However, new
research suggests that boys’ poor performance has nothing to do (2)
internal practices at
schools. Instead external factors, such as different learning styles and how children are brought up, have
to be considered.
For this (3)
, many educationalists are now studying how boys and girls learn to read.
They believe that reading is (4)
taught either by mothers or by female primary school
teachers, many boys see reading as a woman’s activity and this puts them off it.
1. A. among

B. between
C. beside
D. beyond
2. A. by
B. from
C. at
D. with
3. A. cause
B. purpose
C. reason
D. objective
4. A. hardly
B. generally
C. rarely
D. lately
II. Read the email and answer questions.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Hi Nguyen,
Many of my friends have started talking about their future career though we still have three more years to
go before we finish our school education. Some want to have a nine-to-fíve job like a bank clerk, some
want to be something more creative like a designer, and my friend Dan even dreams of travelling into
space.
For me, my plan for the future will take far more than three years to accomplish. After getting a university
degree, I will fulfil my long dream: joining the Peace Corps, which is a volunteer programme run by the
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United States of America. This programme allows young people to work abroad for two years with
schools, non-profit organisations, and charities... in areas like education and agriculture.
One aim of the programme is to help us to understand the cultures of other countries, and to help people

outside the USA to understand us. The work can be difficult, but I believe it has its rewards. I can see
myself travelling in a faraway land, finding ways to fit into a community that is very different from my
own, and working together with the local people for a better future. I might even come to Viet Nam and
visit you. Who knows?
All the best for now.
Yours,
Mark.
1. Is Mark in his last year at school?
2. What is the aim of the programme?
3. Who run the Peace Corps?
4. What does Mark dream of working?
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use other words in
addition to the cues to complete the sentences.
You may need to change the cues.
1. The prediction/ be/ that/ by 2020/ women’s pay/ overtake/ men’s.
2. Woman/ play/ increasingly/ powerful role/ in/ shape/ consumer markets/ in/ years to come.
II. 2. Write a paragraph of 100 - 120 words about the advantages that a person may have when
learning English in an English speaking country.
You can use the cues given:
- Can learn with native teachers
- Can learn English in real life contexts
- Can have a native-like accent

- Can have native speakers as future friends —> contacting with them can maintain your English in future

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ANSWER KEY

TEST 1
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I.
1. (Moving into) a new house
2. 14th of July
3. H-I-G-H-B-R-I-D-G-E
4. (home-made strawberry) ice-cream
II.
1.F
2. T
3. T
4. F
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I.
1. A
2. B
II.
1.B
2. B
3. A
4.C
5. B
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I.
1.A
2. B
3. B
4. C
II.
1. A

2. C
3. B
4. B
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I.
1. I can’t go out without my parents’ permission
2. Jane started working for this company six years ago.
II.
1. The girl refused to become a nurse as her mother had hoped.
2. My brother is fluent in English.
Tapescript:
I.
Hi Nadia. Elena here. I’ve got some fantastic news - next month we’re moving into our new house.
Isn’t that great? And we’re having a party to celebrate. Would you like to come? We’re moving on the 28th
of June but the party’s not until the 14th of July - one day after your birthday! You and Max can come
any time, of course, but the party won’t start until seven thirty.
Our house is in Hampton. There’s no number, just a name - Hlghbridge. That’s H-I-G-H-B-R- l-D-GE. I’ll email you directions later. Don’t bring any presents but can you make some of your delicious
home-made strawberry ice-cream?
II.
A = Alan; B = Betty
A:
Hi. I’m Alan Hansen
B: I’m Betty Mendez
A:
Mendez... Are you Joe’s sister/
B:
No, I’m his cousin. My father and his father are brothers
A:
Well, it’s very nice to meet you! Welcome to Los Angeles
B:

Thank you. Are you umm....in Emily’s family or umm...?
A:
Oh, Joe and I are colleagues. We are in the same office.
B:
Oh, I see. Well, It’s very nice to meet you.! Are you from California?
A:
No. Actually, I’m from Denmark.
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B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:

Really Your English is very good.
Well, my wife is American. I speak English at home.
Oh, I see. Is that your wife over there?
No, My wife is not there. That is my daughter.
Your daughter? Really?
Yes
TEST 2
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I.
1. film museum(s)
2. 8.45 (quarter to nine)
3. (the) car park
II.

1. Name of the hobby: collecting glass bottles
2. Started: Two years ago
3. Person who shares the hobby with Mi: her mom
4. Mi can make flower vases or lamps from them.
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I.

4. (£)6.70 (each)

1. D
2. B
II.
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. A
PART C: READING. (2 marks)
I.
1. geological
2. outstanding
3. magnificient
4. well-preserved
II.
1.C
2. A
3. A
4. B
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)

I.
1. The lions are fed by the keepers at 3 pm every day.
2. The old man living near my house is a good teacher
II.
1. I will start to work / working to earn money instead of going to university.
2. If I were good at cooking, I could become a chef.
Tapescript:
I.
Teacher: Right, listen carefully, everyone. I want to tell you about our school trip. We're going to go on
Saturday. I hope you can all come. As you know, we’re going to visit the film museum. There are lots of
very interesting things there about the cinema and how films are made. We’ll have to leave at eight fortyfive so don’t be late. We’ll get there by bus. Please meet me in the car park. You all know where that is,
don’t you? And when we return, the bus will leave you at the school entrance. Tell your parents, won't
you?
What next? Oh yes, the cost. It’ll be six pounds seventy pence each, OK? Remember to get the money
from your parents.
Now, I’m going to give you some work to do at the museum. You’ll need to write things down, so take
a pencil with you. We’ll have lunch in the museum café so you needn’t bring any food with you. Well, I
think that’s everything .
II.
Ngoc: Today we are talking about your hobby, collecting glass bottles. It’s quite unusual, isn’t it?
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Mi:
Yes, it is
Ngoc: When did you start your hobby?
Mi:
Two years ago. I watched a TV programme about this hobby and liked it right away.
Ngoc: Do you share this hobby with anyone?
Mi:

Yes, my mom loves it too.
Ngoc: Is it difficult?
Mi:
No, It isn’t. I just collect all the beautiful bottles after we use them. My grandmother also gives me
some.
Ngoc: What do you do with these bottle?
Mi:
I can make flower vases or lamps from them. I keep on some unique as they are and place them in
different places in the house. They become home decorations.
Ngoc: Do you think you will continue your hobby in the future?
Mi:
Certainly, it’s a useful hobby. It can help save the environment.
Ngoc: Thank you, Mi.
TEST 3
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I.
1. B
2. B
3.C
4. B
II.
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I.
1.B
2. A
II.

1.B
2.C
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. A
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I.
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
II.
1.A
2. B
3. C
4. A
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I.
1. All the cars stopped because there was a cow on the street
2. Coal and oil are valuable natural resources.
II.
1. If you continue eating too much fat food at the same time, you may have a stomachache.
2. The modern father will soon learn to share the housework with his wife.
Tapescript:
1. And this is your regular travel update. Please note that the A420 south of Oxford is blocked at
Farringdon due to an accident involving a lorry. Please find alternative routes if possible.
2. Listen to the man speaking. Where is he?
M:
Make three chicken curries and four green salads - be quick!

F:
Yes chef!
3. Listen to the woman speaking. What kind of charity does she support?
F:
Please give generously to ensure that abandoned cats can have a new home. Send a text with the
word ‘cats’ to 09878, saying how much you would like to donate.
4. Listen to the conversation. Who is the woman?
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F:

Thanks for talking to us. This should make the evening edition. I think you’re very brave to swim
the English Channel!
M:
Oh, it’s fine - I’m a good swimmer and I like to do my bit for charity!
F:
How much money do you hope to raise?
M:
About £2,000! I even got my mum to sponsor me.
F:
Gosh, that’s impressive! [Fade out]
5. Listen to the conversation. What is the man doing?
M:
Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station?
F:
Go up the road, turn right, then take the second left - you’ll see the station building in front of you.
M:
Many thanks!
6. Listen to the conversation. How does the customer feel?

F:
Excuse me?
M:
Yes madam?
F:
I’m afraid there’s a problem with this wine - it is corked.
M:
Oh dear, I’m terribly sorry - shall I get you another bottle?
F:
Yes please.
M:
I’ll be right back.
7. Listen to the people speaking. What is the result of the conversation?
F1:
Good morning, I am collecting on behalf of Help the Elderly. I wonder if you would like to
contribute?
F2:
No, I haven’t got any change.
F1:
Would you like me to call back later?
F2:
No, I don’t believe in giving to charity.
F1:
I see.
8. Listen to the pilot speaking. What is she doing?
F:
Good evening, this is your pilot once again. We will be entering a period of turbulence in about
five minutes, so I would ask you to please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts.
9. Listen to the conversation. What are the two people doing?
F:

Jim, what’s the total we’ve made for the charities tonight?
M:
It’s amazing, we’ve already made £27, 830. 067 but we still need you to give more!
F:
Yes, we must try and reach at least £30M - please help! If you would like to donate.
10. Listen to the conversation. What’s the result of the phone call?
F:
Good morning, Thai Garden, how can I help?
M:
Oh, good morning, could I book a table for four for Saturday at 7.30?
F:
I’m afraid we’re fully booked for Saturday, but what about Sunday? M: No, I’m afraid that’s no
good - it’s for a birthday celebration.
TEST 4
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I.
1. D
2. E
3. B
4. F
II.
1. speaking/ listing
2. degree/ international
3. exam/ pass
4. pilot training
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I.
1.C
2. D
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II.
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. A
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I.
1.D
2. A
3. C
4. C
II.
1.T
2. DS
3.T
4.T
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I.
1. Although I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
2. I like listening to music which can help me relax after a hard working day.
II.
1. We will be responsible for our studies, so our teacher won't have to check attendance.
2. In our vocational training course, students will be the evaluators of their own work.
Tapescript:
I.
Woman:

Did you have a good time on holiday, Sam?
Man:
Yes, we had a great time.
Woman:
What did you do?
Man:
Well, on Monday, the weather was really good, so we went for a long walk near the sea. It
was beautiful.
Woman:
That sounds nice.
Man:
On Tuesday, we wanted to go up a mountain, but it was very rainy and windy, so we visited
some museums. They were quite interesting.
Woman:
Okay.
Man:
On Wednesday, we went shopping in the city. We bought lots of great things. We spent a
lot of money.
Woman:
Oh dear! That always happens!
Man:
On Thursday we visited a lake. I wanted to go canoeing, but the water sports centre was
closed. So we just went swimming.
Woman:
Really? Was the water cold?
Man:
Yes, it was a bit! On Friday we were quite tired, so we went to the beach and relaxed with
a book. And on Saturday we came home!
Woman:
Well, it sounds like a great holiday.

II.
1.
Ulla Schmidt from Bern, Switzerland:
I’m going to English classes to improve my speaking and listing.
If I speak English well, I can get a better job.
2.
Joseph Kitonga, from Merca, Somalia:
I want to go to a university and get a degree in business. I need English for a career in international
business
3.
Alan Lin from Beijing, China:
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I don’t have a choice! I have to take an exam in English every year. If I don’t pass, I have to take extra
classes.
4.
Ricardo Flores, from Cartago, Costa Rica:
I’m studying English because I’m going to be a pilot. English classes are parts of our training program.
5.
Lidia Pereira, from Belo Horizonte, Brazil:
I love to visit the United States. My sister lives there, and I often to visit her. I take classes to keep up my
level of English.
TEST 5
PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)
I.
1. stories and books
2. understanding
3. grammar books
4. exchanging emails

II.
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. c
PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)
I.
1.C
2. A
II.
1.C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. C
PART C: READING (2 marks)
I.
1.B
2.D
3. C
4. B
II.
1. No, he isn’t.
2. To help students to understand the cultures of other countries, and to help people outside the USA to
understand USA.
3. The United States of America.
4. Mark dreams of working as a volunteer abroad.
PART D: WRITING (2 marks)
I.

1. The prediction is that by 2020 women’s pay will overtake men’s.
2. Women will play an increasingly powerful role in shaping consumer markets in the years to come.
II. Sample writing
When a person learns English in an English speaking country, he/she can have many advantages. First,
he/ she can learn with native speakers so they can learn the language naturally. Second, he/ she can learn
English in real life contexts, which is much more beneficial than someone learning English in a foreign
country. Another advantage is he/she can have very natural accent or the native-like accent. This is what
many people wish to have. Finally, I believe those people can also have native speakers as friends. Later
on, when they come back home, they can at the same time maintain their English if keeping contact with
those friends. For all the advantages I have mentioned above, I think one should go abroad to study
English if they really have a chance.
Tapescript:
I.
My tips to learn English well are not complicated. Firstly, I usually read stories and books in English.
Reading them helps me widen my vocabulary and understand the context where words are used. This way
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I can remember vocabulary longer and know how to use the words correctly. Secondly, to practise English
grammar, I do lots of exercises from different grammar books. I find Grammar in Use and Active
Grammar useful because they explain grammar thoroughly, and provide learners with various types of
exercise. Thirdly, I take every opportunity to speak and write English because these are my weak
points,we joined an international project which connects students from all over the world. I've made
friends with four students from the USA, Australia, France, and Egypt. We write each other emails and
chat on Skype. That way I can not only improve my English skills but also enrich my knowledge of
different cultures. My last tip is to be self-confident. Don't be afraid of making mistakes in the process of
learning. In class, you should take part in the activities actively. If there are any things you don't
understand, ask your teacher and classmates for help. These tips have helped me to become a successful
English learner.
II.

1.
A: Isn't it your birthday this month, Ted?
B: Hey! It was a month ago.
A: Oh! Sorry! I forgot all about it. So, did you have a big party or something?
B: No. I had to study because of the exams at school.
2.
A: Have you had your birthday yet, Jill?
B: No. It's in two months.
A: Oh, that's right. So what are you planning to do this time?
B: I'm going to New York with my mom and dad.
A: Hey! Fabulous!
3.
A: Have you had your birthday yet, Sue?
B: No. It's not'til next month. Don't forget this time!
A: Don't worry. I won't.
B: I'm planning to have a barbecue.
A: Great! That sounds fun!
4.
A: Is your birthday this month or next month, Brian? I can't remember.
B: Oh, it was a month ago.
A: Really. So, how was it?
B: It was okay, but very quiet. I had a family party at home.
A: Oh, that sounds nice.

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