1. Section A- Phonetics
I. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each
group.
1. A. together B. tolerate C. gossip D. foray
2. A. delicate B. Concentrate C. private D. accurate
3. A. submarine B. subnormal C. supper D. subjective
4. A. hatred B. wretched C. naked D. asked
5. A. example B. exactly C. exaction D. jazz
II. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.
6. A. writer B. carefully C. origin D. compete
7. A. approximate B. accomplished C. invaluable D. expectation
8. A. methods B. invention C. intense D. effective
9. A. performances B. dictionary C. contemporary D. encouragement
10. A. ahead B. identity C. pretend D. leisure
section B: Vocabulary and grammar
I. choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
11. My job is so _________ that I don’t think I’ll be able to take a summer break.
A. demanding B. persisting C. hard D. tough
12. During the month of August,Athensis almost _________ .
A. vacant B. abandoned C. left D. deserted
13. When I have a sore throat, I find it hard to _________ .
A. chew B. swallow C. sip D. gulp
14. When ironing, I like to put the clothes in the neat _________ .
A. packs B. piles C. bunches D. heaps
15. He criticized everything and everybody and even ran _________ his new friends.
A. up B. into C. down D. away from
16. We have little ________ information about developments in this field.
A. present-day B. up-to-date C. modern D. contemporary
17. Arthur assured me that he was going to come, but he hasn’t _________ yet.
A. turned in B. turned up C. turned on D. turned round
18. Who do you think I _________ in the library this morning?
A. ran down B. ran over C. ran in D. ran across
19. _________ I had turned the corner, I began to run.
A. Scarcely B. Just C. Hardly D. Once
20. Angus Grahm is the person who can advise you best ________, he is coming here tomorrow.
A. It is true B. Even so C. In effect D. As a matter of fact
21. She found him much too ready to _________ with everything she said .
A. agree B. coincide C. adopt D. accept
22. A cool drink _______ him after his long hot journey.
A. relaxed B. relieved C. refreshed D. recovered
23. The music aroused an __________ feeling of homesickness in him.
A. intense B. intentional C. intensive D. intending
24. He came to inspect the house _________ buying it.
A. in the event of B. with a view to C. with reference to D. in case of
25. The students listened to the professor’s lecture in _________ .
A. stillness B. silent C. quiet D. silence
26. The landlord of this apartment _________ me about $ 50 per month in rent.
A. draws B. charges C. takes D. costs
27. He _________ up the buttons on his jacket. Then he put his coat on.
A. did B. buttons C. tied D. pulled
28. _________ have never heard of Shakespeare.

2. A. Just few B. Only few C. Quite few D. Very few
29. I haven’t had a very ________ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiatic D. economic
30. Jim’s _________ flu again. That’s the third time this year.
A. led up to B. gone down with C. come up with D. put up with
II. Identify the mistakes marked by A, B, C or D.
31. The officials object to them wearing long dresses for the inaugural dance at the country club
A B C D
32. He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A B C D
33. Stuart stopped to write his letter because he had to leave for the hospital.
A B C D
34. Each of the students in the accounting class has to type their own.
A B C D.
35. The unit of measuring called the foot was originally based on the length of the human foot
A B C D
36. Playwright Frank Shin has often describes the lives of Chinese Americans in his dramas.
A B C D
37. Around 75 percents of the earth‘
s surface is covered by water.
A B C D
38. In the 1920s, gasoline companies began giving away free road maps to the customers.
A B C D
39. A fully grown male mountain lion may be eight long feet.
A B C D
40. Neither humans or dogs can hear as well as cats.
A B C D
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain
a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease. One egg yolk, in fact, contain a
little more than two- thirds of suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has caused egg sales to
plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating
regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they
look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and
they can be scrambled or used in baking. One advantage, however, is that they are not good for frying,
poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of eggs, sometimes called “designer”
eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola
oil, flaw, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same
amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not
raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up
their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationships between eggs and human cholesterol levels have
brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but
the person who is eating the eggs . Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food
than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body‘
s production of blood
cholesterol. Consequently, while it is still makes sense to limit one‘
s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it
seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
41. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. to inform people about the relation between eggs and cholesterol
B. to convince people to eat “designer” eggs and egg substitutes
C. to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. to introduce the idea that dietary fat increase the blood cholesterol level

3. 42. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. vitamins D. canola oil
43. According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. dietary changes in hens B. decreased production
C. increasing price D. concerns about cholesterol
44 According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of suggested daily limit for
human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 1/3 B. 1/2 C. 2/3 D. 3/4
45. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake. B. increasing egg intake and fat intake.
C. increasing egg intake but no fat intake. D. decreasing egg intake and fat intake.
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage.
Fun and games
do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again. You might be (46) ________
to learn that the game industry now (47) _________more money thanHollywood. (48) ________ a family
buys a new PC, all they want to do is to play games.
It is hardly surprising that video gaming has (49) _________ one of the most popular (50) _________ of
entertainment today. A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (51) _________ capture your
imagination and play with your emotions.
The big (52) _________, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (53) _________ . You have no say
in how the plot (54) _________ or which characters dominate the story. With computer games, you direct
the (55) _________ and that is what makes them so exciting. Finding the (56) _________ game is likely to
signal the beginning of a lasting love (57) _________ with the interactive (58) _________ of make-believe.
It is (59) ________ to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers. In fact, the (60)
_________ growth area of the market is the 25 – 35 age group.
46. A. concerned B. admired C. startled D. surprised
47. A. has B. makes C. does D. gains
48. A. As soon as B. As well as C. As far as D. As long as
49. begun B. grown C. become D. sounded
50. A. makes B. branches C. shapes D. forms
51. A. gaze B. attention C. breath D. control
52. A. gap B. variety C. difference D. direction
53. A. pastime B. task C. routine D.
employment
54. A. becomes B. produces C. turns D. develops
55. A. movement B. change C. action D. performance
56. A. accurate B. right C. complete D. proper
57. A. affair B. story C. secret D. match
58. A. region B. area C. society D. world
59. A. immoral B. wrong C. false D. dishonest
60. A. longest B. widest C. biggest D. deepest
III. Fill each blank with one suitable word.
The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This causes many problems,
(61) _________ serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly, something
must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their (62) _________ and leave their cars
at home. One possible approach is to make it (63) _________ expensive for people to use their cars by
increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition,
drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, known
as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in a (64) ________ of cities, using a special electric card fixed
to the windscreen of the car.
Another way of dealing (65) _________ the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city,
and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the center. Drivers and their passengers then use a

4. special bus service for the final stage of their journey. Of course the most important thing is to provide good
public (66) _________ However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, (67) _________transport
must be felt to (68)_________ reliable, convenient and comfortable, (69) _________ fares kept at an
acceptable (70) __________.
Section D – Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
71. The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions.
My sole purpose_____________________________________
72. He‘
ll set down. Then his performance will improve.
Once ______________________________________________
73. Besides her roommate, Janice has lots of friends.
In addition to _______________________________________
74. The fisherman‘
s life was one of great poverty.
Throughout ________________________________________
75. If you want to see professor Smith, Wednesday afternoon is a good time to find him in his office.
Professor Smith is____________________________________
76. She didn’t recover her confidence until that morning.
It was _____________________________________________
77.Alice’s strange ideas astonished everybody.
Everybody _________________________________________
78. Having nowhere to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.
As ________________________________________________
79. I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes.
However ___________________________________________
80. My income doesn’t enable me to meet all my financial commitments.
I _________________________________________________
II. Composition.: Many people believe that parents are too permissive with their children nowadays.
Do you agree that this is a problem? Defend your answer.
Section A- Phonetics

5. I. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each
group. (5pts)
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. A.
II. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.(5pts)
6. D 7.D 8. A. 9. B 10.D
section B: Vocabulary and grammar
I. choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (20 pts)
11.A 12.D 13.B 14. B 15.C 16. B 17. B 18. D 19.D 20. D
21. A 22. C 23.A 24.B 25.C 26. B 27.A 28. D 29.B 30.B
II. Identify the mistakes marked by A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
31.B 32.A 33 A 34. C 35. B 36.B 37. B 38. D 39. D 40. A
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. (10 pts)
41.A 42.B 43. D 44. C 45.D
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (15 pts)
46. D 47. B 48. A. 49. C 50. D 51.B 52. C 53. A. 54. D 55. C 56. B 57. A.
58. D 59. B 60. C
III. Fill each blank with one suitable word. (10 pts)
61. including 62. habits 63. more 64. number 65. with
66. transport 67. public 68. be 69. with 70. level
Section D – Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. (10 pts)
71. My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions.
72. Once he had settled down, his performance will improve.
73. In addition to her roommate, Janice has lots of friends.
74. Throughout his life fisherman was very poor.
75. Professor Smith is usually in his office Wednesday afternoons.
76. It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence.
77. Everybody was astonished by/ atAlice’s strange ideas.
78. As I had nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.
79. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
80. I can’t meet all my financial commitments with my income
II. Composition.(15 points)
Vocabulary& Grammar 30% Style 40% Content 30%
TOTAL: 100 points / 5 = 20 points
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6. I. Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each
group. (5pts)
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. A.
II. Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.(5pts)
6. D 7.D 8. A. 9. B 10.D
section B: Vocabulary and grammar
I. choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (20 pts)
11.A 12.D 13.B 14. B 15.C 16. B 17. B 18. D 19.D 20. D
21. A 22. C 23.A 24.B 25.C 26. B 27.A 28. D 29.B 30.B
II. Identify the mistakes marked by A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
31.B 32.A 33 A 34. C 35. B 36.B 37. B 38. D 39. D 40. A
Section C – reading
I. Read the following passage, then choose the best answer. (10 pts)
41.A 42.B 43. D 44. C 45.D
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D to fill in the gaps in the following passage. (15 pts)
46. D 47. B 48. A. 49. C 50. D 51.B 52. C 53. A. 54. D 55. C 56. B 57. A.
58. D 59. B 60. C
III. Fill each blank with one suitable word. (10 pts)
61. including 62. habits 63. more 64. number 65. with
66. transport 67. public 68. be 69. with 70. level
Section D – Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. (10 pts)
71. My sole purpose of coming here was to try and improve conditions.
72. Once he had settled down, his performance will improve.
73. In addition to her roommate, Janice has lots of friends.
74. Throughout his life fisherman was very poor.
75. Professor Smith is usually in his office Wednesday afternoons.
76. It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence.
77. Everybody was astonished by/ atAlice’s strange ideas.
78. As I had nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room.
79. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
80. I can’t meet all my financial commitments with my income
II. Composition.(15 points)
Vocabulary& Grammar 30% Style 40% Content 30%
TOTAL: 100 points / 5 = 20 points
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