Choose the word which has different stress pattern in each line.
| 1.A.literature | B.majestic | C.prejudice | D.advertise |
| 2.A.innocent | B.rectangle | C.pyramid | D.superior |
| 3.A.manage | B.insist | C.success | D.campaign |
| 4.A.magnificent | B.accompany | C.television | D.continuous |
| 5.A.astonish | B.memory | C.celebrate | D.presently |
Choose the best answer to finish the following sentences.
6.She didn’t do it herself. She got some workmen_______ it for her.
A.do
B. to do
C. doing
D. they did
7.It takes several years to_______ as a doctor.
A.practise
B. complete
C. pass
D. qualify
8.You can use my typewriter________ now, but I shall need it later.
A.in
B. on
C. at
D. for
9.The bad weather_______ the plane being delayed.
A.caused
B. set off
C. made
D. resulted in
10.The football match was televised______from the National Stadium.
A.live
B. alive
C. living
D. life
11.He was unable to keep up the pace______by the first three runners.
A.set
B. staged
C. created
D. led
12.Would you_____ a minute, please, I’ll try to put you through to the manager.
A.keep in
B. stay on
C. hold on
D. stop on
13.The patient’s progress was very encouraging as he could______ get out of bed without help.
A.nearly
B. only
C. merely
D. barely
14.There has not been a great response to the sale,________ ?
A.hasn’t there
B. has there
C. hasn’t it
D. does there
15.I’m sorry I didnt remember____ the front door when I left home this morning.
A.to lock
B. locking
C. to have locked
D. to be locking
16.Michael contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute_________ .
A.one other fifty dollars
B. the same amount also
C.another fifty
D.more fifty dollars
17.Neither Jane nor her brothers______ a consent form for tomorrow’s field trip.
A.need
B. needs
C. has need
D. is needing
18.I’m sure that never happened – it’s just a________ of your imagination.
A.fantasy
B. figment
C. piece
D. picture
19.There’s been another_______ of bird’s flu in some rural areas.
A.breakdown
B.breakout
C.outbreak
D.breakthrough
20.Joggers can increase their distance________ two weeks or so.
A.each
B.every
C.another
D. little
Read the following two passages and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
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, contains a little more than two-thirds of the 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 egg substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called “designer” eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, 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 relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg 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 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.
21.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A.to inform people about the relationship 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 increases the blood cholesterol level
22.According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A.minerals
B.cholesterol
C.vitamins
D.canola oil
23.As used in the passage, which of the following could best replace the word “somewhat”?
A. indefinitely
B. in fact
C. a little
D. a lot
24.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.a shrinking market
25.According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A.1/3
B. 1/4
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
26.As used in the passage, the word “claim” means________ .
A.guarantee
B. assert
C.deny
D.confirm
27.The word “portrayed” in the passage could best be replaced by which of the following?
A.described
B. studied
C.destroyed
D. tested
28.What does the author mean by the phrase “mixed results” in the passage?
A.The results are blended.
B.The results are inconclusive.
C.The results are a composite of things.
D.The results are mingled together.
29.According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT________ .
A.scrambled
B. fried
C.poached
D.boiled
30.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 not fat intake
D.decreasing egg intake and fat intake
Complete the sentences, using a comparative form.
31.This coffee is very strong. I’d like it a bit__________ .
32.The hotel was surprisingly big. I thought it to be____________ .
33.We were surprised how easy it was to use the computer. We thought it was
34.Your work isn’t very good. I am sure you can do___________ .
35.It is too noisy here. Can we go somewhere_________ ?
36.My job is boring sometimes. I like it a bit__________ .
37.The weather is too hot in this country. I’d like to live somewhere____________ .
38.We got here so quickly. I expected the journey to take__________ .
39.Don’t worry. The situation isn’t so bad. It could be _________
40.My sister is talkative. I wish she spoke__________ .
Insert a suitable word in each blank to complete the following passage.
Many people who work in London prefer to (41)_____outside it, and to go to their offices, factories or schools every day (42)________ train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up earlier in the morning and come home in the evening.
One (44)_____ of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden (45)______ quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country (46)_______ a garden of one’s own.
Then, in the country one can rest (47)______ the noise and hurry of the town. Although one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can (48)_____ better at night, and during weekends. In summer evenings one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can (49)________ one’s free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one (50) jobs which are needed in a garden.
Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets to finish the sentences.
51.If I make some coffee, you (cut)________ the cake?
52.Our homes usually (decorate)_____ very carefully before Tet holiday.
53-54. “I (go)_____ to Japan next week.” – “You are lucky. The cherry trees (be)_____ in full blossom now.”
55-56. We (post)______ the parcel three weeks ago. If you (not receive)________ it, please inform us immediately.
57-58. People in the flat below seem (have)___________ a party. You can hear the champagne corks (thud)_________ against their ceiling.
59-60. A pair of robins (build) a nest in the porch for a week.
I (watch)______ them from my window since they began.
Use the words given in capitals to form a word that fits in the numbered spaces.
CYCLING IN LONDON
If you enjoy cycling for (61)______ , doing it in London can be a shock. There is a serious (62)___________ of lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be pretty (63)_______ But once you’ve found the courage, cycling in London can be exciting, and it is an way of keeping fit if you live there. Some keen cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on (65)________ bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for (66)______ use, there are plenty of cheap alternatives. Several markets have cheap bikes on (67)______ , which may not be (68)________ to look at but should be satisfactory. Cycling helmets are also a (69)_________ investment. They are not a legal requirement in Britain but it is a good idea to wear one for (70)______.
Rewrite the following sentences, keeping their meaning unchanged.
71.Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
They had_____________________________________________
72.That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
I can barely_____________________________________________
73.He insisted on a full apology.
Nothing but_____________________________________________
74.He remembered, and so did she.
He didn’t_____________________________________________
75.My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing.
The moment_____________________________________________
76.The doctor advised me to rest.
The doctor suggested_____________________________________________
77.They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
Only after _____________________________________________
78.Their teacher is making them study hard.
They are ________________________________________________ .
79.They were just as good as we had expected.
They certainly lived_______________________________________________ .
80.Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
Much_______________________________________________________
(81 – 100) In the future we will have more and more leisure time as machines will replace many of the tasks we do at home. Discuss the benefits this will bring and also the problems it will cause. You should write at least 200 words.
ĐÁP ÁN
| 1.B | 2.D | 3.A | 4.C | 5.A |
| 6.B | 7.D | 8.D | 9.D | 10.A |
| 11.A | 12.C | 13.A | 14.B | 15.B |
| 16.C | 17.A | 18.B | 19.C | 20.B |
| 21.A | 22.B | 23.C | 24.D | 25.C |
| 26.B | 27.A | 28.B | 29.A | 30.D |
| 31.weaker | 32.smaller | 33.more difficult |
| 34.better | 35.quieter | 36.mpre interesting |
| 37.cooler | 38.longer | 39.better 40.less |
| 41.live | 42.by | 43.later | 44.advantage | 45.costs |
| 46.with | 47.from | 48.sleep | 49.spend | 50.other |
| 51will you cut | 52.are decorated | 53.will go |
| 54.are | 55.posted | 56.haven’t building |
60.have been watching
| 61.pleasure | 62.shortage | 63.risky | 64.inexpensive | 65.costly |
| 66.occasional | 67.sale | 68.impressive | 69.worthwhile | 70.protection |
71.They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
72.I can barely see a mark on that dress
73.Nothing but a full apology would satisfy him
74.He didn’t forget, and neither/ nor did she.
75.The moment I decided to get up and dance, the band decided to stop playing.
76.The doctor suggested (that) I rest.
77.Only after they (had) waited for twelve hours did their flight leave.
78.They are being made to study hard (by their teacher).
79.They certainly lived up to our expectations.
80.Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
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